Jide Kosoko Defends Tinubu, Questions Claims That Nigeria’s Situation Is That Bad

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration amid public criticism over Nigeria’s economic hardship, insisting that the situation is not as bad as some Nigerians portray it.

The 72 year old actor made the remarks during an interview on *Talk To B*, a podcast hosted by actress Biola Adebayo. The interview was shared on YouTube on Friday night.

Kosoko, a known supporter of Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), blamed previous administrations for failing to plan adequately for Nigeria’s growing population, arguing that the current government was dealing with problems inherited from its predecessors.

“Things are not as bad as some people made us understand,” he said, suggesting that some Nigerians complaining about hunger had no meaningful source of livelihood before Tinubu assumed office.

The actor also defended the removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that the money previously spent on maintaining it could be redirected towards essential services. He cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as an example of an initiative he believes could benefit citizens and encouraged beneficiaries to share their experiences.

While acknowledging that Nigerians were facing difficult times, Kosoko urged them to remain patient, expressing confidence that the administration’s policies would attract investment and improve the economy.

He also called on Nigerians to re elect Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, arguing that opposition parties had little to offer compared with the incumbent.

“Let’s allow the man to finish his job. He’s doing well,” Kosoko said.

Reaffirming his confidence in the president, the actor added, “My appeal is this. He will take us out of this mess. He is only cleaning up people’s mess.”

Kosoko urged Nigerians to cooperate with the government and endure the current difficulties, maintaining that the country could overcome its challenges under Tinubu’s leadership.