By our reporter 22.8.2026
Peoples Redemption Party presidential candidate for the 2027 elections Donald Duke said President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies created poverty and more unemployment.
The former Cross River State governor argued in a statement Saturday that Tinubu policies made government richer while leading Nigerians poorer. He said Nigerians are bearing the burden of an economic policy that has practically enslaved the people instead of creating growth and better livelihoods.
“The fuel subsidy scam which had preceded the Tinubu administration has been replaced by the poorly-managed option which makes money for governments and impoverishes citizens and the economy,” Duke said.
“The nation must move beyond debates and adopt well-informed and strategically designed options to the current economic policies can both address growth and alleviate crushing levels of poverty.”
He added that there was no indication President Tinubu will review his policies.
“The ongoing exchanges between the Tinubu administration and the leading opposition parties is clear evidence that President Tinubu has no plans to review or change key anti-people policies that have become the hallmarks of his administration
“Nigerians deserve an administration that will respond to good management and growth and development of our assets,” Duke said.