Donald Duke Critiques Tinubu's Economic Direction

Donald Duke, the former Governor of Cross River State and presidential candidate for the Peoples Redemption Party, expressed his concerns regarding President Bola Tinubu's administration during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu. Duke stated that while he has been friends with Tinubu since 1998, he disapproves of the current direction of the administration, believing it will not lead to significant achievements for Nigeria.

He criticized the economic hardships faced by Nigerians and questioned the effectiveness of government interventions aimed at alleviating the impact of fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate reforms. Duke challenged the host to identify any government policy that had positively impacted his life, asserting that none had benefited him.

He argued that the government should prioritize creating an environment for sustainable income rather than relying on temporary financial assistance, stating that the mission of a government should focus on the productivity of its people.