The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has criticised opposition politicians, accusing them of undermining democratic values while claiming to uphold them. Speaking at a meeting with political leaders from Enugu led by Governor Peter Mbah, Tinubu said: "Democracy will survive, despite all the intimidation. Ignore it... When you are succeeding, and they are angry, leave them in their corner." He also criticised the past privatisation of the power sector, saying "they gave us darkness."
Key Points:
- Tinubu dismissed opposition pressure ahead of the 2027 elections.
- He said past leaders privatised electricity, which "is not working."
- The president stressed the need for long-term planning in national development.
- Mbah assured Tinubu of Enugu State's support for his re-election in 2027.
- Tinubu said Nigeria remains Africa's leading economy despite challenges.
Tinubu remains confident of re-election, dismissing opposition criticism as irrelevant.
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard
