In a sharp exchange that underscores Nigeria’s simmering political divides, the Presidency has fired back at Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political group, over its scathing review of President Tinubu’s mid-term performance. According to Daily Trust, the group accused the government of economic mismanagement and democratic backsliding — charges swiftly dismissed by the Presidency as “prejudiced” and “politically motivated.”
The Presidency has accused Afenifere of spreading opposition-backed narratives, arguing that landmark economic reforms and measured social efforts show progress under Tinubu’s leadership.
- Afenifere criticised Tinubu’s government, citing economic missteps and democratic decline
- The Presidency rejected these claims, calling them biased and driven by opposition politics
- Key reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and FX unification were highlighted as successes
- Over 5.7 million households reached through cash transfers, according to the government
- Officials urged critics to engage constructively rather than demean national reforms
As the nation marks two years under Tinubu, the disagreement between government and civil society shows the complex road Nigerians must navigate between constructive critique and political consensus.
