Prominent journalist and publisher Chief Dele Momodu has criticized former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose for his recent remarks on the impact of poverty and large families on Nigeria’s growth.
In an interview with Channels TV on Monday, Fayose stated that poor men having multiple wives and children, especially in northern Nigeria, hinders the nation’s development.
Responding to these comments, Momodu questioned the validity of Fayose’s claims, contrasting the roles of poor families and politicians in Nigeria’s challenges.
He argued that politicians with extravagant lifestyles, funded by public resources, are more detrimental to the nation than poor men with large families.
Momodu posed two questions to Fayose, asking, “Who is more destructive to the nation, the poor man with many wives and children or the politician with one wife and multiple high-maintenance girlfriends who waste public resources on extravagant lifestyles, including private jets? Who is more productive, the politician who steals public resources or the poor man who sends his many wives and children to the farmlands to grow crops for everyone?”
He urged Fayose to recognize that political leaders have collectively failed the country and called for an urgent reset rather than engaging in blame games. Momodu emphasized the need for accountability and reflection among the nation’s leaders.
In his statement, Momodu wrote, “My dear Brother AYO FAYOSE, let’s all accept that we’ve failed this country and we need an urgent reset.
“We cannot afford the blame games at this perilous time. May God forgive our transgressions. Warmest regards always, CHIEF DELE MOMODU.”
