Ikeja, Lagos state – Adekunle Aderibigbe, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has identified areas where the leadership of Nigeria under the Bola Tinubu administration can be improved.
In an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng, Aderibigbe explained how Tinubu’s policies might better align with the needs of everyday Nigerians.
Aderibigbe said the policies implemented by the federal government of Nigeria in 2024 “revealed a mixed bag of impacts on the economy and citizens, particularly lowâand middle-income earners”.
As an NNPP stalwart, he said his reactions focus on identifying areas where leadership can be improved and how policies might better align with the needs of everyday Nigerians.
The removal of the fuel subsidy has significantly increased the cost of fuel, leading to inflationary pressures across all sectors. While the policy aims at reducing fiscal deficits, Aderibigbe said its implementation lacks adequate cushioning mechanisms for the most vulnerable citizens.
He told TimesNow.com.ng:
On borrowing, Aderibigbe accused the Tinubu administration of obtaining loans “without tangible outcomes”.
He said:
Food security and price stability are essential. Aderibigbe feels the presidency’s plans seem disconnected from the lived realities of 33 million Nigerians facing food insecurity.
He reasoned:
On the issue of overbloated governance, the ex-Lagos state house of assembly aspirant said the expansion of the cabinet to 48 ministers contradicts the economic realities of cutting costs.
Aderibigbe stated:
While tax reforms are essential, the compliance professional noted that the approach must be inclusive, protecting small businesses and informal workers from disproportionate burdens. He stressed that simplified progressive tax systems and incentives for startups are crucial.
Lastly, Aderibigbe commented on education and health, saying they are two “critical areas needing urgent reforms”.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Bisi Akande, a former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said President Tinubu complained about his knee (arthritis) prior to the 2023 general elections.
Speaking in a recent interview, Akande opened up on the conversation he had with President Tinubu in the buildup to the 2023 election.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
