Summary: APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka has declared that President Bola Tinubu has outperformed every democratically elected president in Nigeria’s history. But what exactly is this claim based on?
If you thought political statements in Nigeria couldn’t get any bolder, think again. The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has come out swinging with a declaration that is already generating serious buzz across the country — that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has performed better than every democratically elected president Nigeria has ever had.
Yes, you read that correctly. Every single one.
What Did Morka Actually Say?
Morka, who serves as the chief spokesperson for Nigeria’s ruling party, made this sweeping assertion as he assessed the Tinubu administration’s track record since the president assumed office. According to the APC chieftain, when you stack Tinubu’s performance up against former presidents — from Olusegun Obasanjo to Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and even Muhammadu Buhari — Tinubu comes out on top.
Nigerians Are Talking
As you can imagine, a claim this wide-reaching is not going down without debate. On the streets of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano — and of course, all over Nigerian Twitter (now X) — people have strong opinions.
For many Nigerians who have been grappling with the harsh economic realities of recent times — from the fuel subsidy removal* to the *naira’s turbulent performance — this kind of statement raises serious eyebrows. Market women in Onitsha, okada riders in Ibadan, and salary earners across the country have felt the pinch of rising food prices and the increased cost of living.
Yet, supporters of the administration point to some bold economic reforms, infrastructural pushes, and diplomatic engagements as evidence that the Tinubu-led government is laying the groundwork for long-term prosperity.
A Matter of Perspective
To be fair, assessing presidential performance in Nigeria is never straightforward. Every administration has had its highs and lows:
– Obasanjo oversaw debt relief and the GSM revolution but faced accusations of godfatherism and third-term agenda controversies.
– Yar’Adua is widely remembered for his “rule of law” stance but his tenure was cut short by illness.
– Jonathan* presided over an economic boom driven by oil revenue but was haunted by the Boko Haram insurgency and the *Chibok girls abduction.
– Buhari came in on a wave of anti-corruption promises but left many Nigerians frustrated with economic stagnation and worsening insecurity.
So where exactly does Tinubu fit into all of this? That, dear reader, is a conversation Nigeria needs to have — openly and honestly.
The Big Question
Felix Morka’s job, of course, is to sell the Tinubu brand to Nigerians. That is the nature of political spokesmanship. But beyond party talking points, the real judges of presidential performance are the everyday Nigerians — the trader in Balogun Market, the teacher in Enugu, the farmer in Benue, and the graduate roaming the streets in search of a job.
As Nigerians, we’ve heard bold claims before. The question, as always, remains: are our lives actually getting better?
The jury, as they say, is still very much out. And in Nigeria’s vibrant democracy, every citizen has a vote — and a voice.
What do you think? Has Tinubu truly outperformed his predecessors? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below — let’s have this conversation like adults!
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