‘You lied, Tinubu dutifully turning Nigeria around,’ APC tackles Peter Obi
Peter Obi and Tinubu
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has said President Bola Tinubu is dutifully turning Nigeria’s fortunes around, and as such, deserves the support and patience of Nigerians to deliver a vibrant, prosperous new nation for the good of all.
The APC said this in response to assertions by Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate in his New Year message.
Obi had in the message he read out at a press briefing in Abuja claimed that the Nigeria’s s political, economic, and security situation is worsening daily.
However, the spokesperson for Mr Felix Morka, in a statement on Thursday, described Obi’s claim as misleading and intended to score cheap political points.
Contrary to the claim by Peter Obi, Morka said the economy has shown significant progress in the last 18 months, with a steady record of growth, massive balance of trade surpluses, and a surge in foreign direct investments under Tinubu’s leadership.
He attributed this development to increased confidence in the economy, enhanced foreign reserve, and a significant decline in debt servicing ratio from 90 per cent to about 64 per cent.
Morka also noted that the administration is working to ensure that the ongoing reforms deliver their fullest benefits for the country’s sustainable growth and transformation.
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“President Tinubu has acknowledged that the cost of food and essential drugs remains a significant concern for many Nigerian households.
“He has assured that his administration is committed to lowering food prices by boosting food production and promoting local production of drugs.
“He has also vowed to reduce inflation from 34 per cent to 15 per cent in the course of this fiscal year.
“With the vigour in the administration’s war on corruption, Tinubu is turning the nation’s fortunes around,” Morka said.
He stressed that Tinubu deserved the support and patience of Nigerians to consolidate on the deep economic foundation he had laid.
Morka recalled that the President also hinted at his administration’s readiness to consider a national living wage that would address the living conditions of workers, instead of a minimum wage.
“This is a significant move, as it shows that the government is willing to listen to workers’ concerns and take concrete steps to improve their welfare.
“Tinubu is dutifully turning the nation’s fortunes around, and he deserves the support and patience of Nigerians to deliver a vibrant, prosperous new Nigeria for the good of all,” Morka said.
