A supporter of President Bola Tinubu has struggled to defend the president’s performance after being asked to identify his achievements since assuming office in May 2023.
The exchange, captured in a video shared online, began with the supporter expressing confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, insisting that the president was performing well.
“President Tinubu is performing very well,” he said when asked about the president’s performance.
However, the conversation took a different turn when the interviewer challenged him to explain what Tinubu had achieved since becoming president.
The discussion later shifted to the prices of essential goods before 2023 and their current costs, prompting a comparison of the country’s economic situation before and after the president took office.
As they discussed the rising prices of everyday necessities, the supporter acknowledged that things had become significantly more expensive, reflecting the financial pressure many Nigerians face.
The exchange highlighted the growing debate over the impact of Tinubu’s economic policies, particularly as Nigerians continue to grapple with the rising cost of food and other basic necessities.
Since taking office, the Tinubu administration has introduced major economic reforms, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and changes to the foreign exchange system. While the government has defended the reforms as necessary for long-term economic stability, they have also contributed to widespread concerns about the cost of living.
The video has drawn attention to the difficulty of separating political loyalty from the economic realities confronting ordinary Nigerians, with the rising cost of essential goods remaining a major issue in discussions about the president’s performance.