By By Micheal Chukwuebuka
SENATOR Dino Melaye has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of worsening hardship in Nigeria despite securing billions of dollars in loans.
Speaking on ARISE Television on Monday, Melaye alleged that the government had pushed citizens into “massive hunger” while continuing to borrow heavily from international lenders.
Senator Dino Melaye
“There is massive hunger in the land. Why is the president borrowing $1.7 billion from the World Bank? Why has the Senate approved $21 billion so far, with many others coming for consideration?” he asked.
The former lawmaker described the administration as “one of the most reckless governments in the history of this country,” condemning what he called wasteful spending at a time of widespread economic hardship.
President Bola Tinubu
“The president who said he wanted to curb wastage bought a yacht. That yacht has never been to the perimeters or territorial waters of Nigeria—it has been between Monaco and Paris. What do we need a yacht for in a period of austerity and pervasive hunger?” Melaye queried.
He further criticised the scale of borrowing, adding: “He has borrowed like no other president in the history of the country. If you are making more money, then why are you borrowing? We will not be surprised if the president starts borrowing from Opay and MoniePoint very soon.”
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