On Channels TV’s PoliticsToday program, Segun Sowunmi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ability to manage Nigeria’s infrastructure, citing his limited experience.
Sowunmi argued that Tinubu’s experience was mainly limited to managing Lagos State, which he said is not comparable to governing the entire country. He stated, “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu came with limited experience in managing infrastructure called the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The best of his experience was sitting and managing Lagos. Lagos is not Nigeria.”
In contrast, Sowunmi highlighted Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s extensive experience in governance, having served as Vice President for eight years under former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He emphasized Atiku’s involvement in policy-making, implementation, and balancing policies with their side effects.
Sowunmi’s comments sparked a lively debate on the program, Tinubu’s ability to lead the country was further questioned why he was suspecting August 1st protest could be hijacked. Sowunmi further asked if the protest led by president tinubu in year 2012 was hijacked.
The discussion has since spilled over onto social media, with Nigerians weighing in on the topic. The conversation highlights the ongoing scrutiny of President Tinubu’s leadership and the perceived advantages of Atiku’s experience in governance.