Shafting The Masses (Fashionable Contrast after Gillray)

Inspired by the style of James Gillray and his famous cartoon Fashionable Contrasts, this piece critiques how the Nigerian government has been shafting its citizens through economic mismanagement. As people endure relentless hardships—from fuel hikes to a soaring cost of living—the government appears to have no clear strategy for alleviating the crisis it has created. Meanwhile, it continues to silence investigative journalists, activists etc who call out excessive budgets and government waste, further stifling accountability and echoing a historical pattern of silencing dissent. By drawing these comparisons, it satirically highlights the enduring nature of exploitation and control, linking past and present abuses of power.