Odumodublvck Calls Nigerian Politics “Shambolic,” Urges Citizens to Hold All Leaders Accountable — Not Just the President
Nigerian rapper and cultural voice, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has once again sparked a thought-provoking conversation — this time about Nigeria’s political reality.
Speaking on the BET Talks podcast, the outspoken artist didn’t mince words as he described Nigerian politics as “shambolic,” a system plagued by corruption, misplaced expectations, and an alarming lack of civic awareness.
“Politics in Nigeria is a shambolic scene like everywhere in the world,” Odumodublvck said. “When you give man power, it never really goes as planned regardless of whether the person is good or bad. If the person is bad, bad people will make him worse. And if the person is good, you’ll still have bad people trying to contaminate the good.”
His statement cuts deep into one of Nigeria’s most persistent civic problems — the habit of blaming only the President for the country’s woes while ignoring the responsibilities of other elected officials.
“Nigerians have been so brainwashed that when there is a problem, the first thing they think about is the president,” he lamented. “You have your local chairman, councillor, senator, who are directly representing you, but you are holding only the president accountable.”
💭 Opinion: Odumodublvck’s Truth Hits Hard — And He’s Right
Odumodublvck’s words may sound blunt, but they mirror a painful truth many Nigerians shy away from. The culture of “blame the president for everything” has become so normalized that it often shields local leaders from scrutiny.
From pothole-ridden streets to poor community healthcare, many of these issues fall under the jurisdiction of local and state governments, not the presidency. Yet, the public’s anger rarely travels down the political ladder.
It’s refreshing — and somewhat ironic — that a musician, not a politician, is the one reminding Nigerians of the importance of civic accountability. In a country where music often drowns political reasoning, Odumodublvck is using his platform not just for art, but for awakening.
As he rightly pointed out, power doesn’t change people — it reveals them. The true test of a nation’s democracy isn’t just in electing leaders, but in holding every level of leadership accountable for their promises.
Odumodublvck’s message should spark a wider conversation: it’s time Nigerians stop pointing fingers at one office and start shining the light on every public seat that’s supposed to serve the people.
