Special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga has dismissed the social media nickname “T-pain” given to President Bola Tinubu, labelling it as mischievous.
Mr Onanuga said on Sunday that Tinubu is aware of the struggles Nigerians face and is committed to turning Nigeria’s economic fortunes around.
“President Tinubu feels the pain of Nigerians and assures them that relief is on the horizon.
“Some have resorted to calling him ‘T-pain’ out of mischief, but he is not that. He’s here to heal, not to hurt,” Onanuga said on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.
Onanuga noted that Tinubu’s policies are aimed at “repairing the economy” rather than inflicting hardship.
“The president has never shied away from acknowledging that Nigerians are going through difficult times. He is working tirelessly to provide relief and ensure that the nation moves towards a future of prosperity,” he explained.
Despite high inflation and soaring living costs, Onanuga emphasised that the administration is seeing signs of economic growth and increased revenues, which he claims point to a brighter economic outlook.