Rufai Oseni Critiques Tinubu on Nigeria's Rising Debt

Rufai Oseni, a Nigerian broadcast journalist, criticized President Bola Tinubu's recent comments about the country's debt, stating that it has turned Nigeria into a "leper colony." During a segment on Arise Television's morning show, Oseni argued that the rising debt levels, which he warned could worsen the country's economic conditions, are not being managed properly. He emphasized the high cost of debt servicing, estimating it to be between 15 trillion and 16 trillion naira within a total budget of 60 trillion naira.

Oseni expressed concern that this financial burden is taking a significant toll on the country's finances without any corresponding improvements in citizen welfare. His remarks reflect a growing anxiety regarding Nigeria's increasing debt profile and its implications for the nation's economic health.