In a rare moment of political unity, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to President Bola Tinubu, publicly applauded Reuben Abati, former spokesperson to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, for his honest remarks about the current administration’s economic achievements. The comments came after Abati acknowledged that Tinubu’s financial policies had significantly eased Nigeria’s debt burden, especially at the state level.
The surprise endorsement by Abati made waves across political and media circles. During a recent appearance on Arise TV, Abati said President Tinubu’s approach to economic reengineering had effectively lifted debt pressure off the shoulders of many Nigerian states. His exact words, as shared online by an X user named Ayofe, were, “Tinubu’s financial reengineering has lifted debt burden from the states across Nigeria.”
This statement sparked immediate reactions, especially given Nigeria’s politically charged atmosphere. Sunday Dare responded by posting a statement on his official X handle, thanking Abati for what he described as “a fair and honest review” of the administration’s work. Dare’s tone was both appreciative and diplomatic, highlighting that objective analysis from political opponents is essential for national progress.
The report about Nigeria settling its obligations with the International Monetary Fund added more weight to the conversation. For many Nigerians who have grown weary of fiscal setbacks, the IMF development was a refreshing shift. Although the country’s broader economic recovery remains a work in progress, the acknowledgement from Abati and Dare’s commendation mark a moment of rare bipartisan consensus on a critical national issue.
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