<h1>Ruling party spokesperson claims strong 8% average economic growth, credits policies, dismisses opposition's criticism as political</h1> Ruling party spokesperson asserted that the national economy has grown rapidly under the incumbent administration, citing an 8% weighted average growth over three years and recent upward revisions by international institutions and a sovereign rating upgrade; he argued the economy's domestic-consumption orientation limits the impact of foreign tariffs. The spokesperson criticized an opposition leader's economic commentary as politically motivated and predicted electoral losses for that leader. The report relays political claims and economic indicators without independent verification and reflects partisan rhetoric that may have reputational or regulatory implications if contested.