In a recent interview aired on Channels Television from 10:50, former lawmaker and activist, Shehu Sani, reflected on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approach to economic governance, describing it as a historic gamble.
“This is the first time we are seeing a Nigerian president risk his popularity and re-election for bold reforms,” Sani said.
The former senator explained that while past leaders often shied away from policies that could dent their public approval, Tinubu has chosen to implement reforms that come with steep costs for ordinary Nigerians. He likened the move to examples from other nations, where transformative economic changes were initially unpopular but later yielded long-term gains.
Sani noted, however, that such decisions carry serious political consequences. According to him, no leader introducing painful reforms has ever enjoyed immediate popularity, especially when citizens are confronted with higher living costs, weakened purchasing power, and eroded social safety nets.
He argued that the real test of Tinubu’s leadership will lie in whether the reforms eventually translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. If they do not, Sani warned, the political cost could be heavy as the 2027 elections draw nearer.
The activist stressed that the president must balance economic theory with human realities, ensuring that sacrifices made today bring visible relief tomorrow. See, More, Here>>>
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