This opinion piece by Festus Adedayo take serious look at President Bola Tinubu’s third year in office, using Yoruba proverbs, cultural symbols, and strong political criticism to explain how power in Nigeria dey temporary and often misused.

The writer compare political authority to masquerade festivals and morning dew, to show say power no dey last and leaders must remember accountability.Adedayo argue say Tinubu’s anniversary speech no match the real hardship wey Nigerians dey face.

He criticise the government’s economic claims, especially around fuel subsidy removal and alleged reinvestment of funds, saying ordinary citizens no dey see the benefits for their daily lives.

According to am, statistics presented by government resemble “voodoo numbers” because dem no reflect reality on ground like inflation, insecurity, and poverty.The article also highlight widening gap between government narrative and citizens’ experience.

The writer question whether the president truly understand or share in the suffering of Nigerians, pointing to insecurity, kidnappings, hunger, and economic pressure as major issues still unresolved.Another key point na how political parties dey manipulate figures and electoral processes ahead of 2027 elections.

Adedayo describe this trend as similar to voodoo practices, where numbers get symbolic power, suggesting say politicians dey treat election figures like tools to secure power instead of reflecting true democratic choice.

He conclude say Nigerian politics don turn into a system where power pursuit overshadow public service, with many politicians driven by personal gain.

Using cultural and literary references, the writer warn say leaders must remember say power no permanent, and Nigerians are increasingly aware of the gap between promises and reality.