Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's Policies on Poverty

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu's policies, claiming they are driving Nigerians into poverty and hardship. In a statement issued by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku asserted that under Tinubu's leadership, Nigerians have lost their purchasing power, facing severe inflation and economic challenges.

He stated, “A President who can inflict this much pain on Nigerians should be able to survive hearing his own name,” highlighting the disconnect between the government and the citizens' struggles. Atiku emphasized that respect for the presidency must be earned through effective leadership and compassion, not intimidation.

He vowed to challenge Tinubu's policies daily, arguing that accountability should not be limited to electoral cycles. Atiku criticized the removal of the petrol subsidy without a coherent plan to mitigate its impact on the populace, stating that the daily suffering of Nigerians cannot be dismissed as mere “transient discomfort.”.