Hon. Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba Federal Constituency, has strongly described President Bola Tinubu as the messiah Nigeria needs to address the nation’s ongoing challenges. The lawmaker expressed full confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, stating that the current administration’s positive impact will be clear by 2026. His remarks reflect the high expectations that many have for Tinubu's presidency to bring about lasting solutions to Nigeria’s economic and political struggles.
Abejide made these statements during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he emphasized his belief in Tinubu’s ability to steer the country towards progress. “By the time we get to 2026, they will see this country, everybody will be praising the President. He is the messiah that Nigeria needs now and he can fix Nigeria,” the lawmaker confidently declared, showing his unwavering support for the President. His comments suggest that, in his view, Tinubu holds the key to unlocking Nigeria’s potential and leading it toward a brighter future.
Abejide also took the opportunity to critique the previous administration, which he holds responsible for much of the country’s current economic crisis. He particularly faulted the actions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of Godwin Emefiele, accusing the institution of excessive currency printing that contributed to the nation’s financial instability. The lawmaker highlighted the severe difficulties Nigerians faced under the last administration, where even basic access to money was a struggle. “At the twilight of the last administration, even for you to get N1,000 in your pocket, was it easy? You know how much was printed by the CBN. How can the economy survive like that? Who will take you seriously?” Abejide said, underlining the critical economic challenges the country faced.
However, Abejide believes the situation is improving under Tinubu’s leadership. “Things are getting better. This exchange rate issue will be fixed with time. It is better we go to reality than hiding,” he noted, suggesting that the country is on the right path, even though it may take time to fully resolve some of the lingering issues, such as exchange rate instability. He called for patience and realism, stressing that the administration is working towards lasting solutions to these complex problems.
Furthermore, Abejide praised the President for his controversial tax reform bills, which he believes will play a crucial role in reducing Nigeria’s borrowing and fostering economic growth. He argued that the tax reforms, with their careful structuring, will help ease the burden of borrowing the country currently faces. “If you look at this tax bill and see the structuring that is taking place there, it shows that this level of borrowing in Nigeria will reduce in the near future,” he explained. Abejide expressed optimism that the country will no longer need to rely so heavily on borrowing to finance its budget, which will allow for a more sustainable approach to economic development and infrastructure funding. “We will not be borrowing money to finance the budget as much as we are doing now and we will be able to finance the infrastructure,” he added, underlining the long-term benefits of the tax reform measures.
