In a moment that has stirred conversation across political circles and social media, a former vocal supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly declared a shift in perspective, saying Nigerians must move beyond tribalism and blind loyalty as the country heads toward another election season.
“During the 2023 election, our eyes were black. But now, our eyes are clear. No more tribalism,” the supporter said in a tearful video now making rounds online.
The unnamed individual, who had previously championed the "Emilokan" movement and backed Tinubu along ethnic lines, admitted that ethnic bias and sentiment clouded their political judgment during the last election cycle.
In the now-viral video, the man passionately emphasized that Nigerians must wake up and demand results, not just representational loyalty.
“We defended incompetence because of tribe. We mocked others who were raising valid concerns. Look where that has gotten us — same hardship, same suffering, and no accountability,” he said.
“2027 is coming. This time, we must choose competence over tribe, and truth over noise.”
The video has struck a chord with many Nigerians, especially youths, who feel disillusioned by the outcomes of the 2023 general elections. Social media users have applauded the man's honesty, calling his confession a reflection of what many are beginning to realize across the country.
“This is what growth looks like. Nigeria first — not tribe, not party,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“We need more people like this to come out. Enough of voting blindly and suffering silently,” another wrote.
The 2023 elections were deeply polarizing, with tribal affiliations and regional loyalties dominating much of the national discourse. Supporters of Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi frequently clashed — both online and offline — leading to a toxic political atmosphere that distracted from critical debates about policy, competence, and governance.
President Tinubu, who was elected amid significant controversy and post-election legal battles, has since struggled with mounting criticism over economic policies, insecurity, inflation, and fuel subsidy removal — issues that have unified Nigerians across ethnic lines in hardship.
As 2027 approaches, many citizens are calling for a values-based political awakening, where ethnicity and religion no longer serve as the primary filters for leadership selection.
The viral confession from a former Tinubu supporter may just be one of many to come, as Nigerians begin to reckon with the cost of tribal politics and refocus on transparency, performance, and national interest.
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