Senator Ken Eze, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and representative of Ebonyi Central Senatorial District, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its performance over the last two years, asserting that the President has laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s economic recovery and infrastructure development.
Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki shortly after the Democracy Day celebrations, Senator Eze defended President Tinubu’s record, stating that his administration inherited a country plagued by decades-long systemic decay, economic distress, and insecurity. He stressed that the challenges could not be resolved overnight.
“People forget that the rot in Nigeria didn’t start in two years. It’s a degeneration that began decades ago. The President met a country in distress and has taken bold steps to reposition the economy,” Eze said.
Highlighting key achievements, Senator Eze pointed to the removal of fuel subsidy, which he described as a necessary but difficult decision that prevented a total economic collapse. According to him, the savings from the subsidy removal have enabled the federal, state, and local governments to fund critical infrastructure and increase workers’ salaries.
“The removal of subsidy created fiscal space. States and local governments now receive four to five times what they used to. You can see legacy projects being funded and commissioned—roads, railways, coastal highways. These were never possible under the previous administration,” he said.
Eze also credited President Tinubu for appointing competent ministers, particularly in Works and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whom he described as key drivers of the administration’s infrastructural progress.
“In Abuja today, you’ll be proud to be Nigerian. The roads and projects across the FCT show we now have people who know what they’re doing. It's not about political patronage anymore. The right people are being appointed for the right jobs,” he stated.
Addressing food insecurity and rising inflation, Senator Eze said sabotage by citizens contributes significantly to the problem. He accused some Nigerians of creating artificial scarcity by hoarding subsidized goods and smuggling food across borders, urging greater patriotism and cooperation with government policies.
On the National Assembly's performance, Eze described the 10th Senate as a “corrective Senate,” noting its legislative achievements, including work on a new tax reform bill designed to eliminate double taxation and ease burdens on ordinary Nigerians. He emphasized that lawmakers are engaging in serious legislative oversight, ensuring that government spending benefits the masses.
“People think we’re not challenging the executive, but governance isn’t about unnecessary confrontation. The President respects the separation of powers and communicates effectively with the National Assembly. When needed, we advise, and he listens,” he said.
When asked about Nigeria’s democratic development post-June 12, Senator Eze admitted that the country’s democracy remains a work in progress but noted improvements such as the use of technology like electronic accreditation to prevent electoral malpractice.
On his relationship with constituents, Senator Eze described himself as “the choice of the people,” saying he was drafted into politics by popular demand and has since focused on serving with integrity and results.
“I was called to serve. I didn’t pursue this seat. That’s why my style of representation is different. People call me the jinx breaker because I’m breaking the mold,” he said.
Senator Eze concluded by calling on Nigerians across all sectors—media, markets, and civil society—to contribute positively to national development, emphasizing that governance is a collective responsibility.
