Bola Tinubu Lectures Nigerians on Loan, Says Borrowing Is Not a Crime

Bola Tinubu Lectures Nigerians on Loan, Says Borrowing Is Not a Crime

  • Bola Tinubu has revealed that he has no issue against borrowing to fund infrastructural development
  • The APC’s presidential candidate made this known when he unveiled his 80-page Action Plan to rescue Nigeria
  • With this, Tinubu dismissed concerns of some Nigerians who have accused the federal government of too much borrowing

The APC’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who on Friday, October 21, unveiled his 80-page Action Plan to rescue Nigeria dismissed the concerns about Nigeria’s rising debt portfolio.

Tinubu said the “whole of America should be in jail” if taking loans to build infrastructure and attract development is regarded as a crime.

Tinubu says nothing is wrong with borrowing.
Bola Tinubu says borrowing is not a crime. Photo credit: Buhari Sallau
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He made the comment while delivering his speech at the launch of his campaign policy document at the state house in Abuja.

Tinubu said he and Kashim Shettima, his running mate, are ready to hit the ground running from day one if elected president.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reports that following the unveiling of the 80-page Bola Tinubu's Action Plan of rescuing Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to be at the forefront of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign.

According to the president, it is important for the party to retain the presidency to sustain the gains of the last seven years.

Buhari spoke on Friday at the inauguration of the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and unveiling of Tinubu”s action plan in Abuja.

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Tinubu insisted that his experience as Lagos state governor placed him in the best position to help achieve this.

He said:

“I seek to become the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria because I know the way. My experience and past performance assure that. It will beg that through collective effort and national endeavour that we join hands, cross divides, and achieve our vision,” he said self-assuredly."

Source: Legit.ng

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Aanu Adegun Aanu Adegun is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in both digital and traditional media. A graduate of English Studies from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo state. Aanu joined Legit.ng in 2016 covering politics and current affairs. Aanu started his journalism career as a features writer. He once anchored some specialised pages of a national newspaper. You can reach him via - aanu.adegun@corp.legit.ng