Corruption, Bad Leadership Nigeria’s Greatest Problems – Abubakar Gombe

Acting national chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, has identified corruption as Nigeria’s single greatest problem, and said bad leadership had crippled the nation and robbed citizens of hope, security and prosperity.

Gombe in an interview with journalists in Abuja yesterday said Nigeria’s crisis was not accidental but a direct outcome of corrupt leadership and fraudulent practices entrenched in both government and political parties.

“Corruption is our greatest problem in this country and leadership is our bane,” he said.

He said the SDP recently took decisive action after uncovering alleged fraud and criminal financial irregularities within the party, leading to the suspension of its former national chairman, Alhaji Musa Gabam, the national youth leader, Chief Ogbonna Ugochukwu and the national auditor.

“An investigative committee was set up and sat for two weeks, allowing accused officials the opportunity to defend themselves. While the national auditor appeared before the committee, the former chairman and youth leader refused to appear.

“After due process, a white paper committee reviewed the findings and the erring members were expelled,” Gombe added.

He further accused the current administration of implementing policies that punish ordinary Nigerians while deepening poverty and hardship, stating that everything today is about taxing and pressing the common man.

Gombe warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat, citing voter apathy and low electoral participation as dangerous signs.

“A president elected with less than nine percent of registered voters is unacceptable. The party is repositioning itself as a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections, drawing strength from its history and legacy.” he said.

He urged Nigerian youths and women to rally behind the SDP, saying the party was open to all Nigerians with the capacity, character and courage to lead.