A media advocacy group supporting President Bola Tinubu has criticized the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) for attributing the ride-hailing firm Uber’s exit from Nigeria to government economic policies.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) described the ADC’s stance as “ignorant and embarrassing,” clarifying that Uber’s decision to pull out of Nigeria and Uganda was driven by global operational restructuring.
TMSG leaders Emeka Nwankpa and Dapo Okubanjo pointed out that the company was laying off 3,300 employees worldwide, having previously exited Tanzania and Ivory Coast.
The group further highlighted that Uber recently acquired a major stake in delivery service Glovo, which considers Nigeria its fastest-growing market globally.
TMSG argued that this ongoing investment, alongside the local relaunch of iconic Nigerian brand Okin Biscuits, disproves opposition claims that the country’s economic environment is hostile to business.
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