Fayemi Criticizes Jonathan, Praises Tinubu on Fuel Subsidy Removal

Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, at an Oxford global think tank conference in Abuja, compared the fuel subsidy removal approaches of former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu. Fayemi criticized Jonathan for lacking the courage to implement the removal during his administration despite support from key stakeholders.

In contrast, he commended Tinubu for his decisive leadership in ending fuel subsidies on the first day of his administration. Fayemi emphasized the importance of policy courage in managing the aftermath of bold economic decisions.