Delta Deputy Governor Defends Tinubu Amid Atlanta Dispute

During a working visit to Atlanta, United States, Delta State Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme engaged in a disagreement with Nigerian community leaders regarding President Bola Tinubu's administration. Onyeme defended the government's economic reforms and infrastructure projects, labeling Tinubu a transformative leader.

However, community leaders Raymond Ekuerhare and Chief Emeka Chimekwene contested his positive assessment, highlighting the high cost of living, persistent insecurity, and poor infrastructure as evidence of the administration's shortcomings. Ekuerhare specifically criticized the condition of major highways, arguing that the government's claims of impressive infrastructure development were not reflected in the realities faced by citizens.

He asserted that the eight-point Renewed Hope Agenda was ineffective in improving lives. Onyeme accused Nigerians of spreading misinformation about the government's achievements, asserting that such narratives harm Nigeria's international image.

The exchange underscored a significant divide over the effectiveness of federal policies in addressing the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians.