Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential hopeful Seyi Makinde blamed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for plunging “millions of Nigerians into hardship” by implementing major economic policies without adequate planning. Makinde made the comments on Friday during a live interview with Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC) while in Bauchi State to launch his 2027 presidential campaign.
“Major economic policy decisions introduced by the Federal Government were implemented without adequate plans and frameworks to cushion their effects on citizens, thereby worsening the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians,” Makinde said.
He added that the immediate impact of the administration’s policies was a direct result of “taking major decisions without adequate preparation and effective implementation strategies.” Makinde emphasized that any economic reform must be backed by proper planning and clear implementation frameworks so that ordinary citizens do not bear the brunt of government actions.
According to Makinde, tackling Nigeria’s economic challenges will require “fundamental structural reforms and strong political will.” He highlighted the APM’s “Reset Nigeria Agenda,” a documented policy framework and manifesto that aims to reform critical sectors, promote sustainable development, and restore a form of federalism that recognises and respects the country’s diverse nationalities.
- Reform of key economic sectors
- Promotion of sustainable development
- Restoration of true federalism respecting Nigeria’s diverse nationalities
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has been grappling with high inflation, foreign‑exchange shortages and rising living costs, intensifying public scrutiny of the Tinubu administration’s economic agenda.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>