APC's Morka Defends Tinubu's Poverty Efforts in Nigeria

Felix Morka, the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, defended President Bola Tinubu's approach to poverty and hunger in Nigeria, asserting that Tinubu's administration has made more progress in addressing these issues than past presidents. During an appearance on Arise News Channel, Morka criticized former presidents for failing to eradicate poverty despite having opportunities to do so.

He stated that Tinubu's remarks regarding the historical roots of poverty were not an attempt to evade responsibility but rather to provide context for the current economic challenges. Morka highlighted that poverty has been a longstanding issue in Nigeria, existing long before Tinubu took office.

He specifically referenced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, arguing that their administration had eight years to tackle poverty but did not succeed.