Tinubu never set deadline to end poverty — APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that President Bola Tinubu never promised to eliminate poverty within a specific timeframe. The party's spokesperson, Felix Morka, addressed this during an interview on ARISE News, countering questions about Tinubu's 2023 campaign commitments. According to Morka, long-term development goals should not be treated as immediate targets, stressing that campaign promises are meant for progressive realization rather than being met within a few years.

He argued that Tinubu did not specify a timeline for eradicating poverty, emphasizing that stating such a promise was not made by the president. Morka highlighted the constitution's provision for re-election, suggesting that it allows presidents to continue implementing policies and reforms beyond their initial term. He pointed out that the first term enables a president to comprehend the nation's challenges and lay a strategic direction, while a second term provides an opportunity to build upon those efforts.

When questioned about when Nigerians could expect Tinubu to fulfill his campaign promises, such as creating one million jobs in the digital economy, Morka questioned the need for a timeline, suggesting that the candidate should wait until after the eight-year term to assess the president's performance.