Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, has criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari for allegedly damaging Nigeria’s economy during his eight years in office.
Omokri pointed out that by the end of Buhari’s tenure in May 2023, Nigeria’s debt had nearly doubled from 18 per cent to 35 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while inflation stood at 22.4 per cent.
He accused Buhari of running a “criminal enterprise” instead of a government.
He also highlighted the economic challenges persisting under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidies and a volatile exchange rate.
Omokri placed the blame on Buhari, claiming that the former president’s policies had a lasting negative impact on the economy.
Omokri’s criticisms were shared in a post on X on Monday morning, where he stated, “Buhari Destroyed The Economy.
Tinubu Is Trying to Restore It. That’s just the honest truth.”
He further alleged that Buhari’s administration had mismanaged oil sales, borrowed excessively, and deceived the public about the country’s foreign reserve position.
Omokri claimed that Buhari’s actions would have led to the imprisonment of former President Goodluck Jonathan if he had engaged in similar practices.
While Omokri acknowledged that some individuals were politicizing the issue due to losing the 2023 election, he emphasized the need for accountability and restoration efforts to address Nigeria’s economic challenges.
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