By James Ogunnaike
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira have aggravated hardship and worsened the living conditions of Nigerians.
Makinde, who was represented by Hon. Babatunde Tijani at the unveiling of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship, senatorial and House of Assembly candidates in Abeokuta on Monday, said Nigeria requires a comprehensive reset of its economy, security architecture and governance system.
Makinde, who is the APM’s presidential candidate, argued that while economic reforms may be necessary, they should not be implemented without adequate measures to cushion their effects on ordinary citizens.
According to him, the federal government ought to have prioritised the welfare of Nigerians before introducing policies that have significantly increased the cost of living.
