Mutfwang Blames Buhari for Economic Challenges Under Tinubu

Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State, accused the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari of selling crude oil before it was extracted, resulting in debts that the current government, led by President Bola Tinubu, is still paying. Mutfwang made these statements during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections at Government House in Rayfield, Jos.

He criticized the previous administration for the economic difficulties faced by Tinubu's government since taking office in 2023, asserting that the Buhari regime sold future crude and left a legacy of economic challenges. Mutfwang labeled the fuel subsidy under Buhari as a national fraud, claiming it involved borrowing to pay fraudulent claims.

He noted that the removal of the subsidy has improved fuel availability, although prices remain high. Mutfwang also highlighted that Nigeria's external reserves have risen above $50 billion, contrasting the situation when Tinubu assumed office, where reserves were just over $3 billion.