Sirika defends Buhari’s economic record, declines to criticise Tinubu
Former Nigerian aviation minister Hadi Sirika has defended the economic record of the Buhari administration, claiming the country was in a sound state during his tenure. Sirika declined to criticize the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating it would be inappropriate to judge policies without being in government.
Why it matters
The comments reflect ongoing political discourse in Nigeria regarding economic management and the transition of power between administrations.
Hadi Sirika , former minister of aviation, has rejected suggestions that the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria in economic distress.
Sirika said his years in government gave him a clear understanding of the state of the nation under Buhari, adding that the former president’s stewardship had been unfairly portrayed.
Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, the former minister said the country was in a sound socioeconomic position during Buhari’s tenure.
The former minister said he disagreed with claims that Buhari’s policies were responsible for the country’s current economic challenges.
“I don’t want to get dragged into that debate, but the truth of the matter is that President Buhari has done extremely very well on the economy,” Sirika said.
“And I’m not an economist, but I do know so because I’ve been in the country, I’ve been in the government, I know so.
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