Economic growth meaningless if citizens are getting poorer – Peter Obi slams Tinubu

The statesmanlike campaigner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s economical situation, saying economical maturation is meaningless if citizens proceed to go poorer.

Obi made the remark successful a station connected X connected Saturday, marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. He argued that rising poorness levels showed that the state was moving backwards contempt its abundant quality and earthy resources.

He cited figures indicating that Nigeria’s poorness complaint roseate from 40.1 per cent successful 2019 to 56.2 per cent successful 2023, with the complaint projected to scope 63 per cent successful 2026.

According to him, millions of Nigerians are struggling to spend nutrient and entree healthcare contempt authorities claims of economical growth.

“What meaning does economical maturation person erstwhile citizens are getting poorer, hungrier, and much insecure?” helium asked.

Obi said advancement should beryllium measured by improvements successful citizens...