Bwala Defends Tinubu's Reforms Amid Rising Poverty

Bwala spoke on Channels Television regarding the economic reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration since it took office in May 2023. These reforms included the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market, which led to a significant rise in living costs, pushing more Nigerians into poverty.

Bwala acknowledged the immediate hardships caused by these reforms but argued that they were necessary for economic restructuring and that progress had been made since their implementation. He referenced Tinubu's Independence Day address, where the president claimed the reforms improved economic stability, citing lower inflation and a more stable foreign exchange market.

Bwala also expressed confidence that Tinubu would perform better in the 2027 presidential election than in 2023, where he won with 8,794,726 votes against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. He predicted a wider margin of victory in 2027, attributing this to increased support from governors who have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress.