Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating he wishes he had served as governor under Tinubu’s leadership.
Speaking during a session, Akpabio praised Tinubu’s tax reforms and fuel subsidy removal, noting that current governors receive “four times what we used to collect” from federal allocations when he was Akwa Ibom governor.
“How I wish I was a governor under you. Most of them say they collect four times what we used to collect,” Akpabio said. He also defended senators against “rubber-stamp” criticisms, insisting they “painstakingly go through everything that comes before us” to serve Nigerians’ best interests. Akpabio’s comments highlight the significant increase in federal allocations to states under Tinubu’s administration.
Key Points:
Akpabio’s remarks underscore the substantial increase in federal allocations to states.
His praise reinforces Tinubu’s economic policies amid public debate.
Senate President gains political capital, while Tinubu’s reforms receive high-level endorsement.
This signals strong legislative-executive harmony on fiscal matters.
The timing, with subsidy removal still controversial, adds weight.
Akpabio wishes he served as governor under Tinubu, citing quadruple federal allocations, praises subsidy removal, tax reforms.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Senate