Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has continued his outspoken critique of Nigeria’s economic situation under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
Despite actively campaigning for Tinubu during the 2023 elections, Igbokwe has not held back in voicing his disappointment with the administration’s handling of the country’s economic challenges.
On Friday, Igbokwe took to Facebook to express concern over World Bank report that labeled Nigeria’s currency as the weakest in Africa. He emphasized that the country’s vast resources and immense potential make the global financial institution’s assessment particularly embarrassing.
According to Igbokwe, Nigeria’s current economic predicament stems from widespread nepotism and an individualistic approach to governance. He questioned why a nation that is the most populous in Africa, blessed with a well-educated population, fertile land, favorable climate, and an abundance of talented individuals, would have the weakest currency on the continent.
“The most endowed country in Africa, with the largest population and countless advantages, now has the weakest currency in Africa,” Igbokwe lamented. He added that “almost everybody is working for themselves, not for the country,” a reality he said was disheartening for Nigerians.
Thediscovererng.com reports that this isn’t the first time Igbokwe has criticized Tinubu’s administration. In September, the APC chieftain voiced frustration over the rising electricity tariffs, urging the president to step in and address the situation.
