Borno's Ex-Governor Commends Tinubu's Economic Reforms

Ali Modu Sheriff, who served as the governor of Borno State from 2003 to 2011, remarked that the state now receives its total federal allocation for eight years within just two to three months, attributing this change to the economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu. During an interview on Channel Television, Sheriff defended Tinubu's economic policies, particularly in response to comments made by Peter Obi, a presidential candidate from the Nigeria Democratic Congress, who suggested that Tinubu should resign and abandon his re-election bid due to insecurity issues reminiscent of the 2015 elections under former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Sheriff stated that Borno received a total of N150 billion in federal allocations during his eight years in office, with a monthly allocation of N55 billion. He argued that Tinubu's removal of fuel subsidies has increased revenue available for distribution to states and that the president deserves commendation for his efforts to improve the economy.

Sheriff emphasized that addressing security challenges is a shared responsibility between state and federal governments.