Akara, Agbado and Kuli-Kuli: Why Nigerians Are Fed Up with Survival Politics
Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s comments about selling akara, roasting corn and making kuli-kuli sparked a fierce debate. Many defended the dignity of small businesses and humble beginnings. The real anger goes deeper. Ordinary Nigerians are tired of palliatives while political elites live comfortably. Survival grants feel like presenting misery as progress. People want more than ₦50,000 handouts. They want stable electricity, affordable food, security for farmers, decent jobs and access to reasonable credit. They want an economy that works, not just fixes to get by. The akara conversation is a symbol. It demands that selling street food be a choice, not a last resort. Progress should be judged by how few Nigerians struggle to survive, not by how creatively they endure hardship.
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