President Bola Tinubu's economic policies have come under defence by a senior All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Cross River State, who attributed rising fuel and food prices to global economic pressures and opposition actions rather than government mismanagement. Soni Abang, APC stalwart and Executive Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), made the remarks during a 1.5 million mega endorsement rally at Ikom Township Stadium on Saturday. He stated that geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in global crude oil markets were primary drivers of increased pump prices, asking, "Is Tinubu the one who started the crisis in Iran?" Abang insisted that fuel prices in Nigeria remain relatively competitive despite the hikes. He argued that the administration inherited a fragile economy and that removal of the fuel subsidy was a necessary, albeit difficult, reform to stabilise the nation's fiscal outlook. The APC leader claimed food prices were decreasing daily, attributing earlier spikes to manipulation by opposition elements seeking to incite public panic. Government interventions, he said, were beginning to yield results. Abang also cited ongoing infrastructure projects, including major road constructions, as evidence of the administration's development commitment. He urged Nigerians to remain patient and support the government, expressing confidence that reforms would soon deliver tangible benefits. The rally, attended by thousands of party supporters, featured endorsements for President Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A party official defends economic pain by shifting blame to global crises and opposition sabotage, yet offers no data to back claims of falling food prices. If prices are truly dropping, why has no independent index confirmed this trend? The narrative relies on unverified assertions rather than measurable outcomes. Public trust hinges on evidence, not rally-stage assurances.
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