ACF's Tukur Mohammed-Baba Critiques Tinubu's Reforms

Tukur Mohammed-Baba, the Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), sarcastically suggested that Nigerians should congratulate Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, for admitting that the government's economic reforms have increased poverty and hardship in Nigeria. Bwala made this acknowledgment during an interview on Channels Television.

In response, Mohammed-Baba, speaking on Arise Television’s News Day, stated that Bwala's admission marks progress, as he has not denied the rising poverty levels. He criticized the administration's claims that the benefits of the reforms would outweigh their immediate negative effects, labeling such assurances as “hallucinations.” Mohammed-Baba highlighted the current struggles of Nigerians, including declining purchasing power, rising costs of living, and worsening insecurity.

He urged the Tinubu administration to accept responsibility for its performance rather than deflecting blame to previous leaders.