According to Punch Newspaper, Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government, asserting it does not possess the necessary capabilities to transform Nigeria's economic situation. Speaking on Channels Television’s Newsnight, Suswam, who also served as a senator for Benue North-East, expressed concerns over the government's direction.
Suswam referenced the previous administration under President Muhammadu Buhari, criticizing its 'Change' agenda, which he felt lacked clarity and direction. According to him, the promises of change were misleading and resulted in the deterioration of foundations laid by previous administrations.
Highlighting the economic struggles of the nation, Suswam lamented that the current administration continues on a troubling path without the requisite vision or ability to reverse the negative trends. His remarks underscore a deep skepticism about the government's strategy for economic recovery and growth.
He said, “Well, it’s rather unfortunate right from the Buhari Government where the mantra of ‘Change’ was the singsong. Unfortunately, people didn’t ask what kind of change he was bringing into governance. Is it a positive change or a negative change?
“What we experienced under those eight years was what dovetailed into what we’re experiencing today because whatever foundation that was built by the PDP was completely destroyed by that (Buhari) government.
“We now began a journey to the abyss. The state of the nation, economically, is nothing to talk about, it’s unfortunate that the current (Tinubu) leadership does not have what it takes to change the economic fortunes of this country.