Kenneth Okonkwo Critiques Tinubu's Economic Policies

Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, accusing it of excessive borrowing and mismanagement of resources. He stated that despite the removal of the petrol subsidy, Nigerians have not seen improvements in infrastructure or social benefits.

Okonkwo compared Tinubu's approach unfavorably to previous administrations, noting that past leaders like Sani Abacha and Goodluck Jonathan had programs to reinvest subsidy savings into development projects. He expressed concern over Nigeria's rising debt, citing a figure of ₦166.6 trillion under Tinubu's regime, and questioned the government's use of revenue, alleging it was squandered on "fake agencies" and luxury items.

Okonkwo emphasized that the removal of the subsidy has not led to better public services, such as electricity and roads, and called the current administration a failure.