(In Nigeria): ‘Master Strategist’ Label Sparks Backlash as Nigerians Mock Tinubu’s Political Praise.

 
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The phrase “Master Strategist” is drawing sharp reactions across Nigeria, with many mocking what they see as an undeserved title for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 While his supporters continue to praise his political maneuvering and ability to consolidate power, critics argue that his tactics are rooted in corruption, manipulation, and the weakening of national institutions.

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To his allies, Tinubu is a shrewd operator who has outplayed rivals and positioned himself as a dominant force in Nigerian politics.

  But for a growing number of citizens, these so-called achievements are overshadowed by a failing economy, widespread public disillusionment, and a governance style they believe prioritizes control over progress.

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Online discussions reflect a strong divide. Supporters hail his political skills, but others accuse him of being more concerned with power plays than with addressing the country’s deep-rooted issues. 

For these critics, Tinubu’s reputation as a “strategist” is not a compliment but a symbol of everything wrong with Nigeria’s political culture.

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To many, he is not a reformer or a visionary,  he is a product and promoter of the very system that continues to drag the nation backwards.

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