The Tinubu Administration and the Politics of Intimidation, By Paul Ibe

The Tinubu administration owes Nigerians an answer, Paul Ibe argues, as questions grow over whether an operation presented as an anti-corruption campaign has become entangled with the politics of political survival.

Ibe says there comes a point in every government’s life when its actions begin to tell a story. In his view, the administration’s conduct has reached that point, leaving Nigerians entitled to examine what lies behind the official presentation of its actions.

Until the government provides an explanation that withstands scrutiny, the article argues, those questions will remain legitimate. The central concern is whether anti-corruption efforts are serving their stated purpose or have become part of a broader political struggle.