Tinubu’s fuel policy enriches govt, impoverishes masses - Donald Duke
Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke has criticized the Tinubu administration's economic policies, specifically regarding fuel subsidies. He argues that current measures are deepening poverty and enriching the government at the expense of the masses.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political and economic tensions in Nigeria regarding fiscal policy and the cost of living.
Former Cross River State Governor and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, on Saturday accused the Tinubu administration of pursuing economic policies that, rather than ease hardship, leave Nigerians poorer while government benefits financially.
According to Duke, Nigerians are bearing the weight of an economic direction that has failed to deliver relief, and the country cannot afford to keep defending or debating policies that deepen poverty instead of creating growth and better livelihoods.
In a statement, Duke said the exchanges between the Tinubu administration and leading opposition parties had made it clear to him that the President was not prepared to review or change what he described as key anti-people policies.
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