Onyekpere Critiques Tinubu's Economic Management in Nigeria

Eze Onyekpere, the Lead Director of the Centre for Social Justice, accused President Bola Tinubu of merely "occupying space" and misleading Nigerians regarding the state of the economy. He stated that the reported economic growth figures, approximately 4.23 to 4.4 percent, do not reflect improvements in living conditions, especially as the population grows by over two percent annually.

Onyekpere criticized the government's ineffective capital budget implementation, arguing that without sufficient investment in infrastructure, such as roads and hospitals, economic growth will not benefit ordinary Nigerians. He also expressed concern about the slow progress on the 2025 budget and questioned the quality of officials appointed by Tinubu compared to previous administrations, particularly that of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Onyekpere emphasized that capital expenditure is crucial for translating economic growth into tangible benefits for the populace.