Tinubu’s Claim of Economic Revival Is an Insult to Suffering Nigerians – Wabara

Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent claim of reviving Nigeria’s economy, calling it an insult to the millions of citizens enduring deepening hardship across the country.

Wabara argued that if Tinubu’s assertions held any truth, ordinary Nigerians would not need to be convinced—they would already be feeling the impact. He cited worsening inflation, widespread hunger, and growing poverty as evidence that contradicts the president’s claims. “The reality on the ground does not support President Tinubu’s claims. If he had truly improved the economy, Nigerians would be the first to testify,” he said.

He described the president’s remarks as ironic, given the continuing economic deterioration under his administration. “Poor and hungry Nigerians do not need a lecture on economic revival. The first sign of improvement will be reflected in market prices,” Wabara added.

The PDP chieftain urged President Tinubu to spend the remaining two years of his term on genuine economic reforms rather than public relations. He called for a review of critical economic policies, particularly multiple taxation, which he said is strangling small businesses and worsening living conditions for many.

Wabara also pointed to the country’s worsening security situation as a major contributor to food shortages. He said persistent attacks by bandits and criminal herders have forced farmers out of their communities, undermining food production and deepening the crisis.

Blaming the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for what he described as the mismanagement of a once-thriving economy, Wabara noted, “When the PDP was in power, Nigeria’s economy was among the top two in Africa. The APC has reversed those gains.”

Despite the grim outlook, he expressed confidence that Nigeria’s economy could rebound if the PDP regains power in the 2027 general elections.