Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu is deeply conscious of the struggles Nigerians face, countering accusations that the President is detached to residents’ hardships.
Talking on Channels Tv’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, Onanuga dismissed social media nicknames labelling Tinubu as “T-pain” as mischievous, reiterating that the President is dedicated to turning Nigeria’s financial fortunes round.
“President Tinubu feels the ache of Nigerians and assures them that reduction is on the horizon.
“Some have resorted to calling him ‘T-pain’ out of mischief, however he’s not that. He’s right here to heal, to not harm,” Onanuga pressured.
Onanuga’s feedback observe criticisms which have berated Tinubu’s financial reforms, notably the elimination of petrol subsidies and foreign exchange unification.
These insurance policies have pushed sharp will increase in the price of meals, gas, and different necessities, sparking widespread frustration amongst residents.
Nonetheless, the Presidential aide maintained that the insurance policies are geared toward “repairing the economic system” relatively than inflicting hardship.
“The President has by no means shied away from acknowledging that Nigerians are going by means of troublesome instances. He’s working tirelessly to supply reduction and be certain that the nation strikes in the direction of a way forward for prosperity,” he defined.
Regardless of excessive inflation and hovering residing prices, Onanuga emphasised that the administration is seeing indicators of financial progress and elevated revenues, which he claims level to a brighter financial outlook.
“It is a painful transition, however it’s a part of a long-term technique to stabilize and develop the economic system,” he mentioned.
In current months, residents have staged protests, demanding a reversal of the federal government’s financial insurance policies, which have hit the center class notably onerous.
Onanuga, nonetheless, maintained that the current administration stays steadfast, viewing the reforms as important steps towards sustainable progress.