Tinubu inherited an economy in shambles — Akpabio
Senate President Akpabio defends President Tinubu’s economic policies, stating he inherited a “shambles” but has since re-engineered the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-inherited-an-economy-in-shambles-akpabio/
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that President Bola Tinubu's administration has accomplished much and can present a positive story to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio highlighted that the administration took over an economy in dire straits, with 27 states unable to pay salaries and pensions when Tinubu became president in 2023.
Speaking on Monday to members of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund and NELFund, Akpabio's Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, confirmed the statement in a statement released in Abuja. Akpabio emphasized that the current administration has brought about innovation and change, and the people will separate the facts from the falsehoods when they vote in 2027.
He defended the 10th National Assembly's performance, stating that laws have been passed to improve the lives of Nigerians, particularly in education.
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