TINUBU’S POLICIES HAVE FORCED BUSINESS OWNERS INTO HARDSHIP, SAYS OBI
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By; Sunmola Ganiyat
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has alleged that many Nigerians who owned thriving businesses before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office have since seen their enterprises collapse and are now struggling to survive.
Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Obi argued that the support base behind his 2023 presidential campaign has grown rather than diminished, as more Nigerians evaluate the performance of the current administration.
According to him, many citizens who backed Tinubu based on his political record and experience have become disappointed by the realities of governance under the present administration.
Obi maintained that Nigerians are increasingly judging government performance through their personal experiences, insisting that economic conditions have worsened since Tinubu took office.
He claimed that several business owners who were financially stable before the administration came into power have lost their sources of livelihood and are now struggling to make ends meet.
The former governor said the hardship being experienced across the country has made it difficult for anyone to convincingly argue that Nigeria is moving in the right direction.
Obi also dismissed suggestions that enthusiasm surrounding his political movement had faded, insisting that support for his vision has expanded as more Nigerians become dissatisfied with current economic realities.
Criticising the government’s Renewed Hope agenda, he argued that the programme has failed to deliver the improvements promised to citizens.
According to Obi, poverty, hunger and insecurity have deepened, while living conditions have deteriorated across the country.
He further claimed that Nigeria’s ranking on global hunger indicators has worsened and that citizens are now directly experiencing the effects of poor governance and economic hardship.
The former presidential candidate said insecurity and economic challenges remain among the most pressing issues confronting Nigerians, adding that the government has not delivered the level of progress many expected.
Obi also defended his relationship with former Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing him as a leader committed to improving the welfare of ordinary Nigerians and reducing poverty through education and empowerment.
He reiterated his belief that education and human capital development are the most important drivers of national development, arguing that successful countries such as China and Malaysia achieved rapid growth by investing heavily in their people.
Obi said addressing Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis, improving healthcare and building a productive economy would remain central to his priorities, stressing that sustainable development depends more on human capital than physical infrastructure.
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