Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has accused President Bola Tinubu of misleading Nigerians with incorrect statistics to cover up the country’s economic struggles. In a post on his X handle, Obi revisited how Tinubu mocked him during his 2022 campaign for using statistics to discuss developmental issues.
Key Points:
Peter Obi claims President Tinubu is using “wrong statistics” to defend his administration, including misleading figures on unemployment, inflation, and GDP.
Obi highlighted the rebasing of Nigeria’s GDP, arguing it’s being manipulated to mask economic deterioration.
He stated that under Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has become one of the “hungriest nations” globally.
Obi called for governance based on sincerity, competence, and compassion rather than misleading data.
Data from the 2024 Global Hunger Index places Nigeria as the 110th hungriest country, with a “serious” level of hunger.
The National Bureau of Statistics recently reported Nigeria’s GDP at N372.8 trillion for 2024 after rebasing to 2019.
Obi’s claims of “overfeeding” Nigerians with false statistics aim to highlight the disconnect between official figures and the reality of the country’s worsening economic conditions. His comments challenge the government to be more transparent in addressing Nigeria’s hunger and poverty issues.
Sources: Premium Times, X (Social Media)