'Where's N15.8 trillion saved from gasoline elimination, $100 billion you borrowed' – Peter Obi asks Tinubu

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to provide an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the elimination of gasoline subsidy.

In a put up on his verified X deal with on Saturday, Obi additionally requested Tinubu to clarify to Nigerians what he did with the $100 billion loans he has taken since he assumed workplace in 2023.

Obi, who counseled Tinubu for spending an evening in Akwa Ibom State, additionally challenged him to go to the remaining states and really feel the pains of Nigerians.

“I congratulate you on spending a night in one of Nigeria’s states outside Lagos and Abuja. I hope you enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, and delicious cuisine of Akwa Ibom, which I am sure is even better than those of the destinations where you have spent over 260 days outside Nigeria since coming into office.

“I sincerely hope this go to will encourage you to journey to the remaining 33 states of the federation, spend time with the individuals and, extra importantly, clarify what your administration has finished with the N15.8 trillion saved from the elimination of gasoline subsidy, the over $100 billion you’ve borrowed, the elevated revenues accruing to the federal government from taxing Nigerians, and the extra authorities revenues which your administration celebrated final 12 months as having surpassed its goal.

“Nigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built.

“They additionally should understand how a lot electrical energy provide has improved, particularly given your promise that if you don’t repair energy, Nigerians shouldn’t vote for you. They deserve a proof of how you’ve secured the nation, which nonetheless ranks among the many most terrorised international locations on the earth.

“Mr President, Nigerians deserve answers. They deserve to know what has been done with the resources entrusted to your government.

“The New Nigeria we wish to construct might be primarily based on accountability, transparency, and the bodily, measurable impression of our public assets on the lives of residents,” Obi wrote.