Very Soon He Would Start Borrowing from Opay and Moniepoint – Dino Melaye Mocks President Tinubu as Nigeria Debt Hits N149 Trillion

Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the government’s continuous reliance on borrowing despite assurances that the economy is “on the right path.”

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Melaye criticized the administration’s financial policies, claiming that the government keeps piling up debts while the nation’s economy shows little sign of improvement.

In a sarcastic remark, Melaye suggested that at the current rate, the Tinubu administration might soon begin sourcing loans from fintech platforms such as Opay and Moniepoint, highlighting what he described as the government’s reckless borrowing habits.

His comments come amid growing concerns about Nigeria’s mounting public debt, which has reportedly risen to ₦149 trillion.

He said: “There is massive hunger in the land. Why is the president borrowing $1.7 billion from the World Bank? Why has the senate approved $21 billion so far with many others coming for consideration?

“This government is one of the most reckless governments in the history of this country. The president who said he wanted to come and curb wastages bought a yacht.

“That yacht he bought has never been to the perimeters, the territorial areas of Nigeria—it’s been between Monaco and Paris. And what do we need a yacht for in a time of austerity and pervasive hunger?

“He has borrowed like no other president in the history of the country. If you are making more money, then why are you borrowing? We will not be surprised if the president starts borrowing from Opay and Moniepoint very soon,” Maleye said.