Presidency admits more Nigerians fell into poverty under Tinubu

By Dickson Omobola

The Presidency, Wednesday, acknowledged that more Nigerians have been pushed into poverty under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, but said the situation is a consequence of the reforms being implemented by government.

The Presidency also faulted a report by The Economist on Nigerians’ dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s performance, describing it as watery and lacking substance.

On October 1, The Economist said President Tinubu might win the forthcoming 2027 polls despite public discontent.

The report, titled: ‘Nigerians dislike their president, but may re-elect him anyway’, identified a worsening security crisis, the biting
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