By Evans Ufeli Esq
In Lagos, there’s a peculiar phenomenon known as the Agege Bread Theory—a culinary creation that transcends mere sustenance. This oddly comforting combination of overcooked beans (ewa agoin) and soft, fluffy Agege bread has become emblematic of not just a satisfying meal, but a metaphor for a broader malaise affecting our political landscape. As nostalgia-inducing as it is, the aftermath of indulging in this culinary delight is an impending sense of drowsiness, a longing for nap time, and a weightiness that lingers long after the last crumb is consumed.
This sensation resonates deeply with the current administration under Bola Tinubu. Just as the body succumbs to the overwhelming heaviness of Agege bread and beans, the government seems to be well-fed but lethargic, ensnared in a state of inaction. Rather than exhibiting the vitality one would expect from a ruling party, the administration appears caught in a perpetual cycle of napping, with its members seemingly more engaged in slumber than significant policymaking.
The alarming reality is that the governance of Nigeria is suffering from what can be best described as two malignant ailments: self-deception and an incessant quest for answers that never arrives. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, perhaps under the influence of this same Agege Bread Theory, extolled the supposed improvements within the government. Ironically, his declarations clash starkly with the palpable stagnation experienced by the average Nigerian.
The Agege Bread Theory is not just about food; it symbolizes a broader societal struggle. As families grow increasingly ensnared in cycles of poverty, the weight of this “eat and sleep” pattern becomes stifling. The drowsiness following the feast becomes a metaphor for the lethargy of a government that seems more consumed by its comfort than the pressing needs of its citizens.
As we engage in the sinkhole of political rhetoric and promise, let’s remember that the Agege Bread Theory serves as a sobering reminder of the urgency for action. The people demand not just bread, but a governance that invigorates, challenges the status quo, and alleviates the weight of poverty that hangs heavily over our collective heads. The meal may bring temporary satisfaction, but we must awaken from our slumber and rise to the occasion of true leadership and accountability.
I SHALL GO TO RABBI AGAIN
