Businessman Isaac Fayose has criticised All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Joe Igbokwe over his continued defence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the party stalwart of ignoring the economic difficulties facing Nigerians.
Fayose reportedly made the comments while reacting to Igbokwe’s recent assessment of the Tinubu administration and its economic policies. The businessman questioned the APC chieftain’s repeated support for the government despite complaints about rising living costs and economic hardship.
In a strongly worded response, Fayose described Igbokwe’s position as evidence of a “damaged brain,” directing the remark at the APC chieftain over his defence of the government. The statement reflects the increasingly heated political exchanges surrounding President Tinubu’s economic reforms.
Fayose’s criticism comes amid a broader debate over the impact of the administration’s policies, particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy and changes to the foreign exchange regime. While the Federal Government has maintained that the reforms are necessary to stabilise the economy and improve long-term growth, critics have continued to highlight their immediate effects on households and businesses.
The exchange is significant because economic conditions are expected to remain a major issue ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political figures and commentators have increasingly focused on inflation, food prices, employment, purchasing power and the government’s management of public resources.
Igbokwe, a longstanding APC figure, has frequently defended the Tinubu administration and its policies, while opposition voices have criticised the government’s handling of the economy.
The latest confrontation illustrates the sharp political divisions surrounding the administration as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum. Supporters of the government argue that its reforms require time to deliver results, while opponents maintain that Nigerians are bearing excessive economic costs.
As political activities intensify, disagreements over Tinubu’s economic record are likely to remain a central feature of public debate, with both the government and opposition expected to present competing assessments of Nigeria’s economic direction.
