Kicking APC Government Out in 2027 Is Not Enough, Nigerians Need Accountability Through Rule of Law – Otunba Babatunde Olushola Senbanjo

Kicking the APC government out in 2027, while necessary, is not enough. Elections alone cannot heal a nation that has been systematically looted, brutalised, impoverished, and disrespected for nearly a decade. Nigeria is not just suffering from bad leadership; Nigeria is suffering from institutionalised corruption, weaponised incompetence, and deliberate state capture under the APC administration.

What Nigerians truly need is justice. And justice, by its very definition, demands investigation, prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of those found guilty under the law.

For too long, Nigeria has operated in a dangerous cycle: One government destroys the nation, another government replaces it.

Crimes are swept under the carpet, Looters walk free and the same criminals resurface under new political labels.

This cycle must end.

A Decade of National Regression*
Under the APC rule, Nigeria has witnessed: Unprecedented corruption masked by propaganda
Collapse of the naira and destruction of purchasing power.

Rising poverty levels, with millions pushed into extreme hunger
Insecurity has turned highways, farms, and homes into death zones.

Youth unemployment has crushed dreams and fueled mass migration
Selective anti-corruption war used to silence opponents while allies are protected.

This is not governance. This is economic violence against citizens.

No More Sacred Cows: Nigeria cannot move forward if those responsible for looting public funds, sabotaging institutions, and abusing power are allowed to retire comfortably abroad or reinvent themselves as elder statesmen.

There must be:
▪️Judicial panels of inquiry
▪️Independent forensic audits
▪️Asset tracing and recovery
▪️Transparent trials in open courts
▪️Jail terms for those found guilty no plea bargains that insult public intelligence

This is not witch-hunting.
This is accountability.

Why Incarceration Matters;
Incarceration is not about revenge; it is about deterrence.
When corruption has no consequences, it becomes policy.
▪️If looters are punished decisively:
▪️Future leaders will think twice
▪️Public service will regain meaning
▪️Institutions will regain credibility
▪️Nigerians will regain hope
▪️A nation that refuses to punish criminal leadership invites more criminals into power.

Democracy Without Justice Is a Scam;
Voting APC out in 2027 without accountability would be:

▪️An incomplete victory
▪️A recycled illusion
▪️A betrayal of victims of bad governance
▪️Democracy must go beyond ballots. It must include the courage to confront the past.
▪️Countries that developed did not do so by forgiving systemic crimes in the name of “moving on.” They confronted corruption head-on, regardless of status, tribe, or political party.

The Message Must Be Clear
Nigeria must send a clear message to every current and future leader:
▪️Public office is not a business venture.
▪️Power is not immunity.
▪️Corruption is not a retirement plan.
▪️Anyone who steals public funds, sponsors insecurity, manipulates elections, or abuses office must face the full wrath of the law.

A Call to Nigerians;

This is the moment for Nigerians to:
▪️Reject political amnesia
▪️Demand accountability from all parties
▪️Insist on judicial reforms
▪️Support institutions, not godfathers
▪️Refuse to trade justice for temporary peace

Silence today is complicity tomorrow.

In conclusion, kicking APC out in 2027 is just the first step. The real work begins with justice, accountability, and lawful incarceration of those who have ruined Nigeria.

Without justice, there can be no healing. Without accountability, there can be no future.

Without consequences, Nigeria will remain trapped in failure.
Nigeria deserves better and the betterment must start with truth, justice, and the courage to hold leaders accountable under the law.