Ireti Kingibe: "Nigeria Not Fixable As I Thought, I'm Sure Tinubu Is Shocked Too"

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In a recent interview, former presidential candidate Ireti Kingibe made a shocking statement about the state of Nigeria. She said: "I thought I knew Nigeria, but I realize now that I didn't know the depth of the problems we face. I'm sure even the likes of Tinubu are surprised by the sheer scale of the challenges."

Kingibe's comments have sparked a firestorm of debate on social media, with many Nigerians expressing their own concerns about the country's future. Some agree with Kingibe's assessment, arguing that Nigeria's problems are too deep-rooted to be fixed. Others remain optimistic, calling for collaboration and unity to overcome the challenges.

Who is Ireti Kingibe?

Ireti Kingibe is a Nigerian politician and diplomat. She was the running mate to Moshood Abiola in the 1993 presidential election, which is widely believed to have been the freest and fairest election in Nigeria's history. Kingibe is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), and she has served in various government positions,

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