Why I Support Floating the Naira: A Response to Peter Obi’s Approach - Prince Nixon Okwara

By Naomisophyblog

In line with my previous interview in Sun News, where I expressed my firm support for President Bola Tinubu's policies, I would like to address Peter Obi's recent comments on what he would have done differently concerning Nigeria's economic challenges. Obi suggested he would have devalued the Naira and borrowed to defend it. While this might sound appealing to some, history shows that this approach has been tried before and failed. I firmly support the floating of the Naira under Tinubu's administration, a move that I believe will lead to sustainable growth rather than a temporary fix.

Several past Nigerian administrations have adopted Peter Obi's strategy of artificially defending the Naira through borrowing. For instance, the administration of Goodluck Jonathan resorted to a similar method, which only depleted foreign reserves and increased national debt without addressing the underlying issues of corruption, poor productivity, and import dependency. The quick fixes of these past governments, including under Sani Abacha's regime, gave the illusion of stability, but they only postponed the inevitable economic crash that came once the resources to defend the Naira were exhausted.

President Tinubu’s approach, on the other hand, uproots these deep-rooted problems rather than masking them. Floating the Naira is not a short-term, populist solution but a bold move aimed at addressing fundamental economic distortions. By allowing market forces to determine the value of the Naira, Tinubu’s administration is effectively dismantling the structures that have stifled growth for decades. This move encourages transparency and attracts foreign investment, which is vital for reviving Nigeria’s economy. The floating of the currency forces Nigeria to confront its productivity deficit, encouraging the country to focus on self-reliance, local production, and export growth, all of which are necessary for sustainable development.

In contrast, Obi’s suggestion to devalue the currency and borrow money to prop it up would only postpone the country’s financial reckoning. Borrowing more at a time when Nigeria is already overburdened with debt would have been reckless. His approach would have drained Nigeria's reserves further and kept the country locked in a cycle of debt and dependency, romanticizing Nigeria's problems instead of fixing them. If Peter Obi had adopted this policy, his administration would have simply kicked the can down the road, leaving the next government with an even worse financial situation.

I also call on Atiku Abubakar to clearly articulate his economic policies, had he won the 2023 election. Nigerians deserve to hear from those who aspire to lead, especially during these challenging times. It is essential to interrogate their ideas and policies, especially when some are attempting to exploit the current hardship to position themselves for the 2027 elections. It is not enough to criticize; Nigerians need to know what tangible solutions these leaders would offer. We must stop falling for populist rhetoric without asking the hard questions.

Ultimately, I stand firmly behind the policies of President Tinubu’s administration. His decision to float the Naira, among other reforms, is a decisive and long-overdue move to reset Nigeria's economy. While the transition may be painful in the short term, it is necessary for building a future based on self-sufficiency, innovation, and real economic growth. Unlike Peter Obi’s quick fixes, which would have only postponed our problems, President Tinubu is dismantling the failed structures of the past and reinventing Nigeria for a better tomorrow. This is the kind of leadership we need to move the nation forward.

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Peter Obi doesn't have any economy knowledge. He is only capitalise on his followers ignorance. Borrowed to defend naira is what has been happening in the past that brought the country into his knees.

Obi and his quick fix approach

China wey big pass Nigeria is not running a free floating currency...... Ur president is just licking the àss of the IMF becos he has no plans for the nation than to borrow money to steal..

Yet y'all are dancing to propaganda of "no pain no gain".....8 years will soon come and go..... We will see the lies clearly with zero gains

advanceDNA:
China wey big pass Nigeria is not running a free floating currency...... Ur president is just licking the àss of the IMF becos he has no plans for the nation that to borrow money to steal..

Yet y'all are dancing to propaganda of "no pain no gain".....8 years will soon come and go..... We will see the lies clearly with zero gains

Are you minding them? Floating a currency which has done more damage because YOU DO NOT FLOAT THE CURRENCY OF A NON PRODUCTIVE ECONOMY most especially AFTER REMOVING THE SUBSIDY ON ENERGY..

Dumb president with dumb advisers! 🤦🏾‍♂️

phantom:

Are you minding them? Floating a currency which has done more damage because YOU DO NOT FLOAT THE CURRENCY OF A NON PRODUCTIVE ECONOMY most especially AFTER REMOVING THE SUBSIDY ON ENERGY..
Dumb president with dumb advisers! 🤦🏾‍♂️

As at 29th of May 2023, when Tinubu took over, debt to revenue ratio was 97%, which means that out of every #100 government would use #97 to pay debt, leaving a paltry #3. Does it make sense for Peter Obi to continue to borrow to support the naira, considering the facts that :
1. By your own admission, Nigeria is a non productive economy.
2. It would increase our import dependency
3. Borrowing more would increase our debt profile.
4. Nigeria was already insolvent, during Jonathan administration, according to Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
In my opinion, let’s give these new policies a chance and stop the corruption ridden padding of our currency which has not yielded any meaningful results since 1960 when we got independence.

Dear OP,
There is nothing like floating the Naira. When you learn that, that is when you have started the Journey.

No country in the world truly floats their currency. Not the US, not the EU, not Britain. Behind every exchange rate is a beehive of the economic equivalent of international politics. When you come into that arena like a neophyte, then what happened to Naira will happen to you.


On the Technical side, if you are not exporting oil in naira, rather CBN still earns the bull of the Foreign exchange entering the country, You cannot say you have free exchange rate or whatever floating naira means to you.

Stop deceiving yourselves!

Peter Obi that is still trying to figure out the meaning of economic terms like devaluation and floating.

He will still come and tell us he is the best president Nigeria never had.

The writer should have added the word "Propaganda" to the title.

It's a mere propaganda

advanceDNA:
China wey big pass Nigeria is not running a free floating currency...... Ur president is just licking the àss of the IMF becos he has no plans for the nation than to borrow money to steal..

Yet y'all are dancing to propaganda of "no pain no gain".....8 years will soon come and go..... We will see the lies clearly with zero gains

your guy already did 8 yrs. Nothing to show in his state

There's nothing here that we've not heard before
What I'm waiting to hear is how floating the exchange rate will benefit us in the long run

GerogeI:
Dear OP,
There is nothing like floating the Naira. When you learn that, that is when you have started the Journey.

No country in the world truly floats their currency. Not the US, not the EU, not Britain. Behind every exchange rate is a beehive of the economic equivalent of international politics. When you come into that arena like a neophyte, then what happened to Naira will happen to you.


On the Technical side, if you are not exporting oil in naira, rather CBN still earns the bull of the Foreign exchange entering the country, You cannot say you have free exchange rate or whatever floating naira means to you.

Stop deceiving yourselves!

Naira has been floated

You are just here speaking unnecessary English.

Just tell us you don't understand the meaning of currency floatation.

Kukutenla:
There's nothing here that we've not heard before
What I'm waiting to hear is how floating the exchange rate will benefit us in the long run

It's for stability, they have over-explained this thing more than necessary, I wonder why some people are still asking the same question

What u should ask is when will the hardship end, cos we don tire.

richmond500:
It's for stability, they have over-explained this thing more than necessary, I wonder why some people are still asking the same question

What u should ask is when will the hardship end, cos we don tire.

Stability? Does it have another meaning cause the exchange rate is never the same day-to-day
Just last two weeks, it jumped by over N200!!
Meanwhile, kindly highlight the word "stability" in the Op or give yourself a knock on the head

Kukutenla:
There's nothing here that we've not heard before
What I'm waiting to hear is how floating the exchange rate will benefit us in the long run

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Kukutenla:

Stability? Does it have another meaning cause the exchange rate is never the same day-to-day
Just last two weeks, it jumped by over N200!!
Meanwhile, kindly highlight the word "stability" in the Op or give yourself a knock on the head

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Kukutenla:

Stability? Does it have another meaning cause the exchange rate is never the same day-to-day
Just last two weeks, it jumped by over N200!!
Meanwhile, kindly highlight the word "stability" in the Op or give yourself a knock on the head

not stability of the currency but stability of the economy.
Guy abeg get more knowledge on this issue before u type cos e get somethings weh deh tiring to explain to a grown adult.

richmond500:
not stability of the currency but stability of the economy.
Guy abeg get more knowledge on this issue before u type cos e get somethings weh deh tiring to explain to a grown adult.

So how has the economy stabilised since the floating? It seems to have been on a free call instead
I'm seeking for knowledge that's why I'm asking what I don't know
I believe you quoted me because you saw a gap in my knowledge

We have told them multiple times that Obi does not have any economic sense. The only investment he has left in Anambra is currently next to nothing according to Soludo. What else do you want to hear. He is just a successful trader, nothing more. A mediocre at best. He would have totally messed up the economy worse than Somalia if he had won the presidency. Thank God we can now hear his ideas he wanted to rule with. Only Mumus we're carried away with his consumption to production charade.

Kukutenla:

So how has the economy stabilised since the floating? It seems to have been on a free call instead
I'm seeking for knowledge that's why I'm asking what I don't know
I believe you quoted me because you saw a gap in my knowledge

What the govt is doing is forceful stability which has caused devaluation thereby leading to lower purchasing power and currency depreciation.
Now when a currency is floating, it can adjust to shock from external influence.
What this means is that, our economy will grow when world economy is growing and we will not fall if there is a global catastrophe in world economy.
If our currency was floated all these while, COVID-19 wouldn't have affected us that much cos the economy would naturally adjust to the pressure.

See how you wasted a thread. You had the chance to reply to Obi that had never built an economy before? Before you tell me what you can do let me see what you have done and clearly Peter Obi has never done anything in the past that will warrant support from a sensible person unless people like mrvitalis that is supporting him because he is his "brother" even after calling him denigrating names few years ago. Well, Obi is my brother too but I refuse to be that stupid.

Adblg0610:
As at 29th of May 2023, when Tinubu took over, debt to revenue ratio was 97%, which means that out of every #100 government would use #97 to pay debt, leaving a paltry #3. Does it make sense for Peter Obi to continue to borrow to support the naira, considering the facts that :
1. By your own admission, Nigeria is a non productive economy.
2. It would increase our import dependency
3. Borrowing more would increase our debt profile.
4. Nigeria was already insolvent, during Jonathan administration, according to Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
In my opinion, let’s give these new policies a chance and stop the corruption ridden padding of our currency which has not yielded any meaningful results since 1960 when we got independence.

Very good! So in effect, we are left with 2 options
1. Raise our revenue
2. Reduce or debt

Abi? Respond so I know we can take this further.

Kukutenla:

So how has the economy stabilised since the floating? It seems to have been on a free call instead
I'm seeking for knowledge that's why I'm asking what I don't know
I believe you quoted me because you saw a gap in my knowledge

Dont bother yourself! When you probe him further you'll find out he knows nothing. Just throws around words he reads in the newspapers. 😂

richmond500:
What the govt is doing is forceful stability which has caused devaluation thereby leading to lower purchasing power and currency depreciation.
Now when a currency is floating, it can adjust to shock from external influence.
What this means is that, our economy will grow when world economy is growing and we will not fall if there is a global catastrophe in world economy.
If our currency was floated all these while, COVID-19 wouldn't have affected us that much cos the economy would naturally adjust to the pressure.

Drawbacks of Free-Floating Exchange Rates:

Exchange Rate Volatility: One of the most significant drawbacks of a free-floating system is the potential for exchange rate volatility. Currencies can experience rapid and unpredictable fluctuations, which can introduce uncertainty for businesses engaged in international trade and investment.
Currency Risk: The volatility of exchange rates introduces currency risk for businesses and investors.
Inflation Pass-Through: Exchange rate fluctuations can lead to changes in import prices, which can impact domestic inflation. A significant depreciation of the currency can contribute to imported inflation and erode real purchasing power.
Loss of Exchange Rate as a Policy Tool: While countries gain monetary policy autonomy, they lose the ability to manage the exchange rate as a deliberate policy tool. This can limit the direct influence of exchange rates on trade and competitiveness.



Ogbeni Richmond... please look at number 1 above ... Read it and digest it.

Look... FLOATING A CURRENCY is a very dangerous economic policy that should be undertaken by very strong economies.. even at that such strong economies are always careful about floating their currency.

You think the US and UK , most especially the latter have not adopted very tight reforms to manage their currencies

You are talking about stability.. which stability? 😂..if not for anything, currency floatation renders your economy very UNSTABLE, PARTICULARLY for weak, non productive economies like ours.

phantom:


Drawbacks of Free-Floating Exchange Rates:

Exchange Rate Volatility: One of the most significant drawbacks of a free-floating system is the potential for exchange rate volatility. Currencies can experience rapid and unpredictable fluctuations, which can introduce uncertainty for businesses engaged in international trade and investment.
Currency Risk: The volatility of exchange rates introduces currency risk for businesses and investors.
Inflation Pass-Through: Exchange rate fluctuations can lead to changes in import prices, which can impact domestic inflation. A significant depreciation of the currency can contribute to imported inflation and erode real purchasing power.
Loss of Exchange Rate as a Policy Tool: While countries gain monetary policy autonomy, they lose the ability to manage the exchange rate as a deliberate policy tool. This can limit the direct influence of exchange rates on trade and competitiveness.



Ogbeni Richmond... please look at number 1 above ... Read it and digest it.

Look... FLOATING A CURRENCY is a very dangerous economic policy that should be undertaken by very strong economies.. even at that such strong economies are always careful about floating their currency.

You think the US and UK , most especially the latter have not adopted very tight reforms to manage their currencies

You are talking about stability.. which stability? 😂..if not for anything, currency floatation renders your economy very UNSTABLE, PARTICULARLY for weak, non productive economies like ours.

Did u read what I wrote or u just felt like to counter my point?
Go back and read, na new week be this, I no get strength to argue. Bye bye

richmond500:
Did u read what I wrote or u just felt like to counter my point?
Go back and read, na new week be this, I no get strength to argue. Bye bye

😂 😂... kai.. 🤦🏾‍♂️

phantom:


Dont bother yourself! When you probe him further you'll find out he knows nothing. Just throws around words he reads in the newspapers. 😂

Guy rest.
You thinking I know too much at first is ur fault and has nothing to do with me.
We talked yesterday, while u are busy asking me useless questions and avoiding the main topic of discussion, my stance was on the main topic before we derail, you guys had no interest in the main topic yet couldn't accept the truth, you beat around the bush, saying I know nothing?
Create another thread and ask me that question, I will answer it.

richmond500:
Guy rest.
You thinking I know too much at first is ur fault and has nothing to do with me.
We talked yesterday, while u are busy asking me useless questions and avoiding the main topic of discussion, my stance was on the main topic before we derail, you guys had no interest in the main topic yet couldn't accept the truth, you beat around the bush, saying I know nothing?
Create another thread and ask me that question, I will answer it.

Create another thread for you? Because of what? Big waste of time. It's like trying to fetch water with a basket.

We were both ready to engage you yesterday, and still are, BUT you were being evasive. We knew INSTANTLY that you had nothing to say.
You suppose even give us thumbs up for our patience wey you drag like tiger generator 😂... we really tried that yesterday.. 😪

phantom:


Create another thread for you? Because of what? Big waste of time. It's like trying to fetch water with a basket.

We were both ready to engage you yesterday, and still are, BUT you were being evasive. We knew INSTANTLY that you had nothing to say.
You suppose even give us thumbs up for our patience wey you drag like tiger generator 😂... we really tried that yesterday.. 😪

no, I was ready to stick to the thread, u are ready to derail.
That is a waste of engagement, u know the truth but because of ur blind love for a politician, y'all are not ready to admit that ur messiah was wrong, u stylishly deviated from the main topic and conclude I know nothing.
Delusion can be so amusing when it comes from die hard supporters of a politician.

phantom:


Create another thread for you? Because of what? Big waste of time. It's like trying to fetch water with a basket.

We were both ready to engage you yesterday, and still are, BUT you were being evasive. We knew INSTANTLY that you had nothing to say.
You suppose even give us thumbs up for our patience wey you drag like tiger generator 😂... we really tried that yesterday.. 😪

All I said was, u guys should admit to the truth which was flashed on u like energy bulb, but instead of admitting, u ignore it and stylishly derail and expected me to derail with u.
Whose patience was really dragged yesterday?

richmond500:
no, I was ready to stick to the thread, u are ready to derail.
That is a waste of engagement, u know the truth but because of ur blind love for a politician, y'all are not ready to admit that ur messiah was wrong, u stylishly deviated from the main topic and conclude I know nothing.
Delusion can be so amusing when it comes from die hard supporters of a politician.

Ogbeni, which one is derail? We both agreed for your benefit that Obi was stupid. We then asked you to explain "economic diversification ".

Till now, we've not read anything sensible from you. Just being evasve and running from pillar to post.

Look at this thread! I countered you with facts only for you to tell me to read what you wrote again as if I dey blind 😂. Abi, na me no know definition of STABILITY again? 😂

To be honest, you are really draining . Make I rest abeg, you obviously have nothing with which to push a proper discourse. Die the matter!

phantom:


Ogbeni, which one is derail? We both agreed for your benefit that Obi was stupid. We then asked you to explain "economic diversification ".

Till now, we've not read anything sensible from you. Just being evasve and running from pillar to post.

Look at this thread! I countered you with facts only for you to tell me to read what you wrote again as if I dey blind 😂. Abi, na me no know definition of STABILITY again? 😂

To be honest, you are really draining . Make I rest abeg, you obviously have nothing with which to push a proper discourse. Die the matter!

I am going to talk about this thread in my next comment with facts.
But can u bring proof to claim that u both agreed?