Subsidy: Tinubu took bold decisions Nigeria needed - Wike tells Bonny people

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, defended President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, stating that Nigeria requires bold leadership to make difficult decisions for the country's long-term development. Speaking during a Town Hall meeting in Bonny Local Government, Rivers State, Wike highlighted the removal of petrol subsidies, which had increased allocations to states and local governments.

This decision, made shortly after Tinubu's inauguration in May 2023, despite the short-term hardship it would cause, allowed subnational governments to have better financial capacity to execute development projects. Wike urged Nigerians to support the president for a second term, pointing out that previous administrations had failed to address economic challenges while acknowledging the reforms' long-term benefits.

He also praised the completion of the Bonny-Bodo Road, which had improved connectivity and mobility in the area, and criticized opposition politicians for their continuous pursuit of public office without delivering on promised projects.