Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Record, Accuses El-Rufai of Double Standards

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has described those calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu from office as power-hungry politicians, who feel politically displaced.

Onanuga who spoke against the backdrop of comments of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, that the President would not be re-elected in two thousand and twenty-seven, accused el-Rufai of being at the forefront of the campaign of removing the President, despite admitting in the past that four years was not enough for any leader to deliver meaningful changes.

He argued that Tinubu’s administration had achieved significant progress within two years, citing increased foreign reserves, growth in the stock market, harmonisation of the exchange rate, and four consecutive months of inflation decline. He added that states and local governments were receiving more funds from the centre, enabling them to embark on capital projects and create jobs.