Northern Nigeria's Outrage Over Buhari's Unfulfilled Promises

The article discusses the selective outrage in Northern Nigeria towards President Muhammadu Buhari's eight-year administration, emphasizing the unfulfilled promises made during his campaign. It notes that despite overwhelming support, Buhari's government has been criticized for failing to address poverty and infrastructure issues, particularly the incomplete rehabilitation of major roads such as the Kaduna-Abuja road.

The article points out that billions of naira were committed to these projects, yet they remain unfinished, contrasting this with the quicker completion of similar projects during former President Ibrahim Babangida's era in the 1980s. Furthermore, it highlights the concentration of power among Northern appointees in key security and revenue-generating institutions, such as the DSS and Customs, while the public remains largely silent on these issues.

The article concludes by suggesting that the current administration should be judged fairly against past leadership standards rather than facing selective criticism.