Senator Dino Melaye Explodes: “Once I Was Blind, Now I Can See” — Blames APC for Nigeria’s Collapse

Senator Dino Melaye began his searing confession with the haunting words, “Once I was blind, now I can see,” a phrase that resonated like a thunderclap across Nigeria’s political landscape. The former Kogi West lawmaker, known for his flamboyant personality and controversial rhetoric, declared that his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was a colossal political misjudgment he would forever regret.

Dino Melaye, once a frontline APC campaigner, said his eyes were opened by the betrayal, deception, and policy failures he witnessed firsthand. He lamented that the change he sold to Nigerians turned out to be a nightmare that pushed the country deeper into hardship, insecurity, and institutional decay. According to him, the APC’s reign has been characterized by what he described as “strategic incompetence and dangerous propaganda.”

A Candid Apology to the Nigerian People

Senator Dino Melaye issued an emotional apology to Nigerians, saying he felt “complicit in the tragedy that befell the country” by once being a mouthpiece for the APC. He expressed deep remorse for his role in the political marketing of a party he now calls “a visionless, reckless, and deceptive syndicate.”

Melaye’s apology, delivered during a live interview on national television, was a direct appeal to the youth and the masses who had believed his past speeches and campaign tours. “I carry this cross daily,” he admitted, “because the people I encouraged to support APC are now the same ones calling me a liar and traitor. They were not wrong.”

Accusations of Tyranny, Deception and Economic Sabotage

Senator Dino Melaye did not mince words when he described the APC’s years in power as “a coordinated economic ambush on the Nigerian people.” He accused the ruling party of deliberately collapsing the economy through frivolous borrowing, inflated projects, and elite capture of national resources.

He added that the APC’s brand of leadership borders on tyranny, where dissent is criminalized and incompetence is rewarded. “The APC promised us prosperity and gave us poverty; they preached security and served us bloodshed,” he said bitterly, referencing the worsening security challenges under their watch.

Dissecting Buhari’s Legacy and Tinubu’s Continuity

Senator Dino Melaye turned his spotlight on the legacies of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said Buhari’s eight years in office were “a masterclass in democratic regression,” and criticized Tinubu for continuing on the same failed trajectory without introspection.

Melaye argued that Nigerians were deceived into believing Tinubu would be a reformer, but what they have instead is “a repackaged disaster, with the same APC elements recycling failure under new titles.” He warned that the Tinubu administration is already showing signs of “economic recklessness, elitist governance, and policy confusion.”

A Call for Political Redemption and National Resistance

Senator Dino Melaye called on Nigerians to rise and reclaim their democracy through civic engagement, political education, and resistance against entrenched incompetence. He urged the youth to mobilize not just for elections but for political accountability at every level of governance.

Melaye also warned opposition parties to avoid the mistake of aligning with compromised elements in the name of coalition-building. “We must purge ourselves of political fraudsters and pseudo-democrats before we can build a truly progressive Nigeria,” he cautioned. His message was clear: political redemption must be earned, not inherited.

Backlash from APC Loyalists and Internal Party Tensions

Senator Dino Melaye’s fiery declaration has stirred backlash from APC stalwarts who accuse him of hypocrisy and opportunism. Several APC chieftains dismissed his comments as “a desperate attempt at political relevance,” insisting he benefited immensely from the same party he now vilifies.

However, insiders reveal that Melaye’s statements are resonating with disillusioned party members who feel sidelined in the current administration. Sources hint at a potential wave of defections and re-alignments as internal dissent brews within the APC. Whether Melaye’s outcry will spark a political revolution or fizzle out remains to be seen—but the storm has undeniably begun.