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An incumbent seeking another mandate must campaign with a record of performance, not behave like a presidential candidate seeking his first opportunity to govern.
Until that explanation is convincing, the questions about political consistency will remain.
But the larger question remains: Why should relief from economic hardship be limited to a 30-day window when the pressures confronting households have persisted for years?
A government confident in its actions should not be afraid of transparency.
Indeed, President Tinubu's own government has repeatedly emphasised the importance of transparency, accountability and institutional credibility. Those principles should apply to the President himself.
