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Former Ogun State governor and senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria’s economy is steadily recovering under President Bola Tinubu, assuring that the worst period of hardship is over and that 2026 will bring improved fortunes for the country.Daniel said President Tinubu’s bold economic reforms—including the removal of fuel subsidy, floating of the naira, and renewed efforts to tackle insecurity—are already yielding positive results and placing the nation on a stronger economic footing.Speaking on Sunday at his annual family thanksgiving service held at Abraham Tabernacle, Sagamu, Ogun State, Daniel said there was no need to “beat about the bush” regarding the impact of the reforms.“There is no beating about the bush. President Tinubu’s courageous economic reforms are already putting Nigeria on a strong footing. The worst is over, and I believe that gradually and steadily, things will continue to improve,” he said.Speaking with journalists at the event, the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate in the state, Oladipupo Adebutu, acknowledged the current economic hardship but urged Nigerians not to lose hope.“Things are undoubtedly difficult for Nigerians, especially as we approach another political season. But God is a God of grace and mercy. Better days are ahead, and Nigerians should not lose hope because 2026 will be better,” Adebutu said.