Atiku Abubakar Blames Tinubu for Agricultural Decline

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of neglecting farmers and contributing to a decline in agricultural export earnings. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku highlighted that Nigeria's agricultural trade shifted from a ₦740.27 billion surplus in the first half of 2025 to a ₦56.13 billion deficit in the first half of 2026, marking a ₦796.40 billion reversal.

He criticized the administration for failing to improve security for farmers, reduce transportation costs, and enhance local processing viability. Atiku pointed out that agricultural exports had decreased by 33.3 percent, questioning the government's claims about the reasons for the decline.

He emphasized that after over three years in office, President Tinubu must take responsibility for the adverse agricultural trade performance, stating that farmers cannot thrive on promises and speeches.