Tinubu Admits Being A Little Stubborn at Start of Administration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he was “a little bit stubborn” at the beginning of his administration while trying to address challenges facing the country.

Tinubu made the remark during an interfaith breaking of fast with senior journalists and media executives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The President said he maintains a strong habit of reading newspapers daily to keep abreast of developments and public discourse.

“There’s no morning that I ever leave my house without going through the newspapers. It’s an addiction. I read all of you,” Tinubu said.

“It might not be in full detail, but headline, the one that would hit me and the ones that won’t.”

Reflecting on the early days of his administration, Tinubu noted that his determination to implement reforms and improve the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians influenced some of his initial decisions.

“At the beginning of this administration, I was just a little bit stubborn, looking at opportunities to correct things and make life more easier for the downtrodden,” he said.

The President also stated that his administration has strengthened the principles of true federalism, particularly through financial autonomy for local governments.

“We’ve opened up the principle of federalism to the extent that local governments are now getting their money, but how they use it is in your hands. So, don’t bombard me alone,” Tinubu added.