Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has pointed fingers at former President Muhammadu Buhari for the prevailing economic difficulties faced by Nigerians. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 22 Special Advisers and heads of government agencies at the Government House in Jos on Monday, Mutfwang accused the previous administration of squandering Nigeria’s future.
Mutfwang didn’t mince words as he declared, “We sold our future under the last administration.” He emphasized the need to prioritize governance over politics, especially after elections. Despite belonging to a different political party from the federal government, Mutfwang felt compelled to speak out, asserting that the current administration inherited a more challenging economic situation than in 1999.
Highlighting the dire state of affairs, Mutfwang lamented that Buhari’s administration left the economy in shambles, burdening President Bola Tinubu’s successor with significant challenges. According to Mutfwang, the government inherited an economy where rampant money printing, amounting to N30 trillion, and pre-selling of crude oil reserves had become the norm.
As Nigeria grapples with economic turmoil, Mutfwang’s candid remarks shed light on the deep-rooted challenges facing the nation’s governance and economic policies. The governor’s bold stance underscores the urgency for comprehensive reforms to salvage Nigeria’s economy and secure its future prosperity.
