The Nigerian Presidency has publicly condemned a recent report by The Economist that alleged Nigerians dislike President Bola Tinubu, describing the claim as an “intellectual fraud.”
The foreign‑owned weekly said its analysis showed a decline in popular support for Tinubu, but the statement from the Presidency rejected the assessment, insisting that the report misrepresents public sentiment.
In a response issued by the presidential communications team, officials called the magazine’s conclusion “intellectual fraud” and defended the president’s record, saying the administration is working to address the nation’s challenges.
President Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, leads Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, which has been grappling with economic pressures, security concerns and high inflation since his inauguration.
The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between the Nigerian government and international media outlets over how the country’s political climate is portrayed abroad.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>