It’s Not Right For Anybody To Rubbish What Tinubu Did, Like The Subsidy Removal–Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare has offered a defence of some of President Bola Tinubu’s major economic decisions, arguing that Nigerians should not dismiss every action taken by the administration simply because the country’s economic difficulties remain unresolved.

The founder of Citadel Global Community Church made the comments while discussing the state of Nigeria and reflecting on his own political ambitions.

According to a report published by The Cable on Monday, November 9, 2026, Bakare was asked whether Nigeria might have been in a better position if he had won the APC presidential ticket ahead of the 2023 election.

Rather than claiming that he would have performed better than Tinubu, Bakare explained that governing a country involves complicated decisions and circumstances that cannot easily be predicted.

He then turned his attention to two major economic policies introduced under Tinubu: petrol subsidy removal and the adjustment of the naira’s value.

Both decisions have generated significant public criticism because of their effects on household expenses, transportation costs and the purchasing power of Nigerians.

However, Bakare argued that the policies should be examined in the context of the economic problems the government was attempting to address.

His position does not mean that the hardship experienced by citizens should be ignored. In fact, he acknowledged that the administration had not delivered the level of results many Nigerians expected.

He expressed hope that Tinubu would learn from the difficulties encountered during his administration and make the necessary improvements.

The cleric also addressed the possibility of the president seeking another term in 2027, maintaining that Nigerians would ultimately have the opportunity to determine the country’s political direction through the democratic process.

Bakare’s comments reflect an important distinction in evaluating government performance. A policy can be introduced to address a genuine economic problem and still require serious examination of its implementation and consequences.

For Nigerians struggling with the cost of living, the ultimate question is not simply whether difficult decisions were necessary, but whether those decisions will eventually produce meaningful improvements in their lives.

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