Finance Minister Is Advising Tinubu Poorly, Primate Ayodele Alleges

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, accused Nigerian Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele of giving President Bola Tinubu poor advice, particularly on the economy. He said government borrowing was worsening the country’s debt and could weaken Tinubu’s chances in the upcoming election, while the economy continued to deteriorate. Ayodele urged the government to use Nigeria’s mineral resources to create wealth and repay debts instead of borrowing more. He also warned the finance minister and Central Bank governor against using tax revenue to create money.