Peter Obi Wouldn’t Have Performed Better Than Tinubu – Maduka Review 

Nigerian businessman and founder of Coscharis Group, Cosmas Maduka, has asserted that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, would have also ended the fuel subsidy regime on his first day in office, just as President Bola Tinubu did, had he won the election.

Speaking on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Maduka argued that Obi would not have handled the situation any differently or performed better than Tinubu as president. He emphasized that Nigeria’s economic realities would have compelled any leader to implement tough policies and decisions.

“People ask me if Peter Obi would have done anything different had he won. I said no. He would have removed the subsidy from day one as well,” Maduka stated.

Acknowledging the economic difficulties caused by government policies, he urged authorities to reinvest subsidy savings into infrastructure to ensure long-term benefits for Nigerians. He warned that failure to do so could further harm the economy.

“If the funds are utilized productively, there will be progress,” he added.

Addressing Nigeria’s rising debt profile, Maduka dismissed concerns, insisting that the country is on the right path. However, he advised the government to prioritize capital and infrastructural development over wasteful spending.

“There must be a level of financial discipline to curb government excesses. Are we headed in the right direction? Yes,” he concluded.