By Kingston Magare 30.9.2025
Nigerians were better off under Goodluck Jonathan as President, compared to how they have fared under former President Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu his successor.
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain Olabode George made the declaration against the background of remarks by President Tinubu’s adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanugu, who claimed that Jonathan was a disaster during his regime, alleging that he and his cronies squandered the resources of the nation.
But speaking during an interview on ARISE TV, Chief George argued that Jonathan had a better record that Buhari and Tinubu who is poised for a second term in office in face of daunting social and economic challenges.
“What is striking, and it’s the fact that they were comparing Jonathan’s period with Buhari and Bola’s period. How? Let’s the will of the people be respected.
“If you look at Jonathan’s period, ask any Nigerian and ask them what have you been feeling since from Buhari’s period to Bola Tinubu’s period.
“Check out the economic indices, is it the interest rate? The inflation rate? The value of Naira compared to the dollar?
“Who is happy now? Whether you’re a rich man or a poor man. You go to the market. Things that they used to buy for maybe about 5,000 Naira is now about 25,000 Naira. And they are claiming that they are economic indices.”
Chief George warned the Independent National Electoral Commission not to play any hanky panky with the 2027 presidential election.
“Firstly, I want to plead that the new chairman of INEC must come with a conscience. Because if you don’t allow Nigerians to decide and you impose, we are heading to hell. Let the will be decided by the people who they want. It is simple.”
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