Adams Oshiomhole Speaks on How President Tinubu’s Govt Can Fix Economic Situation

Adams Oshiomhole Speaks on How President Tinubu’s Govt Can Fix Economic Situation

  • Senator Adams Oshiomhole has revealed the kind of economic situation the government of President Bola Tinubu inherited after assuming office
  • Oshiomhole said Tinubu's administration inherited an economy in a terrible state, and there is no quick fix for resolving the challenges
  • The former Edo state governor noted that Tinubu's government must make “painful decisions” to address it

State House, Abuja - Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said there is no quick fix in resolving the terrible economic situation the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited after assuming office on May 29.

Oshiomhle said President Tinubu’s administration will have to take “painful decisions” to address the economic challenges confronting the country, TheCable reported.

Oshiomhole speaks on Tinubu’s govt addressing terrible economic situation
Oshiomhole speaks on Tinubu’s govt addressing terrible economic situation Photo Credits: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Adams Oshiomhole
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The former Edo state governor stated this while speaking with newsmen after a meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Aso Rock on Tuesday, August 15.

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“The issues of the economy is work in progress. There is no quick fix. The government inherited a terrible economic situation. Everybody knows it,” he said.

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“The government inherited an economy in which our total national revenue was barely enough to service our debt burden.
“Nothing can be worse. But they came determined that they will have to do business unusual; to arrest the drift; stabilise the economy and then begin to move forward.
“Some painful decisions are necessary. It is like any of us that has been unfortunate to have an ailment that requires surgery.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has opened up about the All Progressives Congres (APC) promise to Nigerians during the campaign for the 2023 election.

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The former national chairman of the APC disclosed that the ruling party did not promise miracles to Nigerians when they campaigned for the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Oshiomhole disclosed this when he appeared on Channels Television’s Politics program on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Oshiomhole Speaks on Edo Deputy Gov Shaibu’s Possible Defection to APC, Rift With Obaseki, Reveals Truth

The senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has downplayed the speculation of the deputy governor of Edo state, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

On Thursday, August 10, Oshiomhole in a veiled reference to the speculation, said the APC was not a rehabilitation centre for distressed politicians.

Source: Legit.ng

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.