Dr. Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser on Economic Affairs to the President, has dismissed recent critical remarks concerning the current administration from leading opposition figures. The presidential aide noted that political detractors will naturally find fault with state policies to drive alternative agendas rather than providing an objective assessment of national developments.
According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Arise News on Sunday, May 31, 2026, while addressing ongoing national economic debates, he stated, “Atiku is a veteran who is going to run for the seventh time, so you cannot expect an opposition leader who has tried for so long to support the government,” referring to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Fasua maintained that the persistent negative feedback from notable opposition elements remains entirely predictable within the local political environment. He argued that the general public should learn to separate partisan statements aimed at undermining the presidency from constructive critiques that could actually help move the nation forward.
The economic adviser further indicated that the presidency remains fully committed to its long-term stabilization agenda despite the regular political noise. He suggested that political opponents often find it difficult to acknowledge positive fiscal indicators because doing so directly contradicts the popular narratives they push during election cycles.
In his concluding remarks, Fasua emphasized that public evaluations of state policies should rest on verifiable data rather than everyday political rhetoric. He urged citizens to pay closer attention to subnational governance and local development instead of focusing solely on criticisms directed at the central government…..See More
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