The Bunker Critic: A Satirical Expose – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Deep beneath the earth, in a dingy, cramped bunker, resides the infamous Critic-in-Chief, reveling in disparaging the hardworking governor. This self-appointed guru delights in magnifying the leader’s every misstep.
The bunker’s bleak atmosphere fosters an unhealthy obsession with criticism. Stale snacks, flickering fluorescent lights and dusty tomes fuel the critic’s vitriol. A tattered manual on “Armchair Governance” serves as their bible.
The critic expends boundless energy vilifying the governor, each pronouncement dripping with venom. Selective memory allows them to forget past successes, magnifying minor mishaps. Fact-checking skills remain dormant.
Confronted with contradictions or errors, the bunker critic masterfully deflects. “I’m just holding them accountable!” they proclaim, evading accountability. Theirs is a world where critique trumps constructive engagement.
Meanwhile, the governor toils tirelessly, navigating policy complexities, mediating conflicts and fostering economic growth. Progress is overshadowed by the critic’s amplified voice.
The bunker critic should abandon their subterranean lair and engage constructively, acknowledging governance intricacies. Until then, they’ll remain entrenched, hurling barbs from the shadows.
Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke writes from the University of Abuja Nigeria
