In a stunning display of accountability, Kenya’s President William Ruto has officially resigned, citing his administration’s failure to protect constitutional freedoms, the rise in police violence, and questionable decisions affecting national sovereignty. His resignation marks a watershed moment for democratic leadership in Africa—he listened to his people, faced the unrest, and chose to step aside.
Now pause.
Remember Nigeria in October 2020? #EndSARS wasn’t just a trending hashtag—it was a collective roar from a generation fed up with police brutality and governance failure. Young Nigerians spilled into the streets with placards and dreams of a better nation. They faced not empathy, but bullets. Their cries were muffled under a shroud of denial. No one stepped down. No apology. No real change.
It begs the question:
If faced with the same wave of accountability, would a Nigerian president ever resign?
Would our leaders ever accept responsibility and prioritize the people over political power?
That’s the conversation we need to have—not just as a critique, but as a vision for the kind of Nigeria we want to build. A Nigeria where leadership is truly about service.
Let me know what you think in the comments. Are we ready to demand better—and mean it?
