Buhari vs Bola Tinubu: Borrowing Without Boundaries — Nigerians Deserve Answers

There’s a growing concern many Nigerians can no longer ignore.

During the administration of  late president Buhari, Nigeria reportedly borrowed about ₦83 trillion over eight years — a period when fuel subsidy was still in place. Today, under subsidy has been removed, yet reports suggest borrowing has surged to about ₦158 trillion in just three years.

This raises serious questions about both  and  and how Nigeria’s debt trajectory has evolved across administrations.

If subsidy removal under Bola Tinubu was meant to reduce government spending and ease fiscal pressure, why has borrowing increased so significantly? Where exactly is this money going? Are Nigerians seeing the impact in infrastructure, education, healthcare, or economic growth?

Citizens are not asking for miracles — just transparency, accountability, and visible results from leaders like Muhammadu Buhari in the past and Bola Tinubu today. Borrowing in itself is not the problem; many nations borrow to develop. But borrowing without clear outcomes, without measurable improvements in people’s lives, creates doubt and frustration.

Nigeria cannot afford to become a nation trapped in cycles of debt without development. Every naira borrowed today is a burden on future generations. That reality makes it even more important for leaders — including Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu — to clearly communicate how funds are being used and what benefits citizens should expect.

This is not about politics or party lines. It’s about the future of a country we all share.

Nigerians deserve answers. And more importantly, Nigerians deserve results.