Muhammadu Buhari Was Partner I Won’t Dwell on Economy

President Bola Tinubu hailed his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, as a true partner during a recent public address reflecting on their shared governance legacy.

According to reports, Tinubu vowed not to dwell on past economic challenges, crediting Buhari’s collaboration while outlining bold reforms to propel Nigeria’s growth amid ongoing recovery efforts.

Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday while receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, at the State House in Abuja.

Tinubu said he had taken responsibility for the current state of the economy.

Describing late President Muhammadu Buhari as his partner in governance.

According to him, he took over from himself because he and Buhari are the same.

He said. “I didn’t have to look back on the economy because the truth is, I took over from myself.

“The late Buhari was me. He was my partner. And if I took over from him. Is that not from me?

So, if something is wrong, fine. Live with it, correct it, move on.”

President Bola Tinubu asserted that longstanding political and economic structures hindering Nigerians’ prosperity now face replacement via bold economic realignment strategies across key sectors.

These reforms dismantle entrenched barriers, fostering sustainable growth, job creation.

Also, investor confidence to reposition Nigeria as Africa’s leading economic powerhouse under his administration.

The president acknowledged that the journey would not be easy but assured that the reforms would ultimately be worthwhile.

He added that those who fail to recognise the administration’s efforts would be made to see them, saying, “If they don’t want to see the hope… we shall lend them ‘Jigi-Bola’, eyeglasses.”

Tinubu urged the ambassadors to intensify grassroots mobilisation.

“You represent the conscience of a nation that wants to break the shackles of poverty and hopelessness,” he said.

The president added that his administration would uphold democratic principles, including the rule of law, separation of powers and citizens’ rights.

“We cannot submit to disobedience of a lawful order of the court; we must embrace the judiciary.

Whether it favours us or not.

“There’s no other path for us to attain national greatness other than to build one common vision for the progress and prosperity of our people.

That is what we must do,” he said.

President Tinubu recommitted his government to inclusive growth.

Prioritizing youth empowerment and ensuring every Nigerian shares in the nation’s prosperous future through targeted opportunities.

He urged citizens to ignore opposition misinformation.

Rallying unity behind ongoing reforms that promise equitable development and long-term stability for all Nigerians.