A political analyst and senior lecturer at the Lagos State University, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearce, has lambasted the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he is disappointed with the president.
Dr. Pearce made the remarks while commenting on the outcome of the recent fuel subsidy withdrawal on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily, on Monday.
Pearse pointed out that Tinubu has so far exhibited the qualities of a mere book-keeper and understands nothing about economics.
Speaking further on Channels Television, he regretted that Tinubu does not listen to advice or does not have competent advisers.
Watch an abridged version of Adetokunbo Pearce’s interview below:
Tinubu Is Just A Book-Keeper, I thought He Understands Economics – Pearce#CTVTweets pic.twitter.com/qs8mDWvLHy
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Tinubu has, in his 77-day old government, unleashed a wave of catastrophic hardship and economic woes on Nigerians following the fuel subsidy removal, as well as other economic policies, leading to mass impoverishment.
Presently, the Naira, which he met at ₦750 per Dollar, now trades at ₦950 per Dollar while the Euro and Pounds have passed the ₦1,000 and ₦1,200 marks respectively.
The development has prompted a wave of condemnation of Tinubu, even from the ranks of his supporters, who are now pledging loyalty to the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, who was believed by many to have won the 2023 presidential election held on February 25, 2023.
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