The President disclosed this while speaking at a civic reception organised in his honour by the Lagos State Government at the Lagos House, Marina, on the evening of Thursday, June 29, 2023.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, Tinubu explained that his decision to float the currency was in the nation’s best interest just like he did with fuel subsidy removal.
“I could afford to share the benefit by participating in the arbitrage, but God forbid! That’s not why you voted for me,” he said.
