Rep Leke Abejide sparks controversy with Tinubu endorsement

In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, Hon. Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives for Yagba Federal Constituency, has described President Bola Tinubu as the “messiah” Nigeria needs.

Abejide, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, expressed confidence in Tinubu’s administration to turn around the nation’s fortunes.

“By the time we get to 2026, they will see this country, everybody will be praising the President. He is the messiah that Nigeria needs now and he can fix Nigeria,” Abejide said, sparking a heated debate among Nigerians.

Abejide’s endorsement of Tinubu has been met with skepticism by many, who argue that the president’s policies have not yielded significant results.

The lawmaker, however, remains optimistic, citing the tax reforms bill as an example of Tinubu’s commitment to economic growth.

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“If you look at this tax bill and see the structuring that is taking place there, it shows that this level of borrowing in Nigeria will reduce in the near future,” Abejide explained.

“We will not be borrowing money to finance the budget as much as we are doing now and we will be able to finance the infrastructure.”

The tax reform bills have been a subject of controversy, with the Northern Governors kicking against the bill, saying it will shortchange many states of the federation. Despite this, Abejide believes that the bill will help ease the borrowings of the Federal Government.

Abejide also took a swipe at the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, blaming it for the nation’s economic woes.

“At the twilight of the last administration, even for you to get N1,000 in your pocket, was it easy? You know how much was printed by the CBN. How can the economy survive like that? Who will take you seriously?” he queried.

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