Lagos News: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu criticised former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, for remarks made at Johns Hopkins University, which he deemed disparaging towards Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu advocated for prominent Nigerians to promote the country’s image internationally and questioned Obi’s track record on poverty alleviation, contrasting it with President Bola Tinubu’s achievements.
Sanwo-Olu highlighted the increase in poverty under Obi’s governance in Anambra from 41.4% to 53.7%, asserting that Tinubu’s policies significantly reduced poverty during his tenure as Lagos State Governor. The call is for patriotic representation, focusing on Nigeria’s strengths rather than its flaws.
- Key Takeaways:
- Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to project a positive national image globally.
- He defends Tinubu’s governance, citing effective poverty alleviation strategies.
- Questions Obi’s authority to criticise current economic policies based on his governance record.
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