Presidency Knocks Peter Obi Over Criticism Of Tinubu’s Policies

The Presidency has dismissed criticism by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, insisting that the administration’s policies are delivering measurable results across the country.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, made the remarks in a post on his X handle on Monday, where he faulted Obi’s assessment of the Tinubu administration during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, describing it as detached from realities on the ground.

According to Onanuga, the impact of the administration’s programmes is evident in communities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

“Obi needs to get off the high of his rabid movement. The unmistakable trail of Renewed Hope shimmers across all villages, towns, cities, and local government areas in all six geopolitical zones,” he wrote.

The presidential aide disclosed that members of the Presidential Communications Team had been touring different parts of the country to independently evaluate the implementation of government policies and obtain feedback from citizens.

“The Presidential Communication Team has been touring all zones to see things for themselves, feel the pulse of Nigerians, and conduit feedback to the government,” Onanuga stated.

He also maintained that there was ample evidence of the administration’s economic reforms and development initiatives, saying reports documenting the government’s achievements were readily available.

“If Obi cares, there’s a digital binder full of reports of Nigeria’s economic turnaround under the current administration, inclusive of many transformative projects, policies, and programmes, such as NELFUND, that are impacting Nigerians at the critical cellular level,” he added.

Onanuga’s response follows recent comments by Obi, who criticised the Tinubu administration’s performance and questioned the effectiveness of its economic and governance policies.