Makinde/Daura Campaign Faults Tinubu’s Independence Speech, Demands Concrete Economic Solutions

The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organization has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day anniversary speech as a rhetorical exercise that failed to address the biting economic realities facing Nigerians.

In a statement released on Thursday, the campaign team argued that the President’s address lacked the necessary policy shifts required to alleviate the suffering of the masses, describing it as a disconnect from the daily struggles of citizens.

The speech was a collection of well-rehearsed platitudes that ignored the fundamental failures of the current administration’s economic policies. Nigerians are not looking for more promises; they are looking for a concrete plan to reverse the inflationary trends and the collapse of the purchasing power of the naira.

The campaign, led by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and his running mate, Lawal Daura, emphasized that the administration’s continued reliance on theoretical economic reforms without adequate social safety nets has pushed millions into deeper poverty.

The statement further challenged the President to provide a clear roadmap for stabilizing the petroleum sector and addressing the insecurity that has crippled agricultural productivity across the country.

We demand an immediate review of the current fiscal policies that have stifled small and medium-scale enterprises. The government must move beyond propaganda and engage in the hard work of economic restructuring that prioritizes the welfare of the common man over political optics.

The Makinde/Daura ticket reiterated its commitment to a “reset” of the Nigerian economy, promising that if elected in 2027, they would implement policies that ensure measurable benefits for all Nigerians, particularly in the areas of energy, security, and food affordability.