Tinubu has achieved more for Nigeria than predecessors in 16 years — Dafinone
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done more to fix Nigeria than previous presidents in the past 16 years, arguing that the…
Senator Ede Dafinone's comments add to an ongoing public debate over how to assess President Bola Tinubu's record since he took office in May 2023, a tenure dominated by the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of foreign exchange windows. Those reforms triggered a sharp rise in fuel prices and inflation, drawing criticism from opposition figures and civil society groups even as the administration and its allies in the National Assembly point to them as necessary, if painful, steps toward long-term economic stability.
Lawmakers from the ruling All Progressives Congress have frequently used public appearances to defend the government's performance, often framing Tinubu's policies against the record of past administrations dating back roughly 16 years — spanning the Yar'Adua, Jonathan and Buhari presidencies. Both Vanguard and Leadership report Dafinone's remarks in near-identical terms, with neither outlet detailing specific projects, data, or achievements the senator cited to support his comparison, nor any response from critics of the administration.