‘Applause can wait’ – Presidency defends Tinubu reforms; says painful choices unavoidable

…Budget dependence undermines INEC’s independence – Amupitan…Obasanjo never wanted a third term – Ex-President’s envoyBy Luminous JannamikeThe Presidency on Thursday insisted that Nigerians must endure the pain of sweeping economic reforms if the country is to avoid a deeper financial crisis, defending President Bola Tinubu’s controversial policy choices as necessary to rebuild the economy and secure long-term stability.It argued that leadership is no