Atiku Abubakar Questions Tinubu's Economic Prosperity Claims

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice-President, challenged President Bola Tinubu's assertion of economic prosperity in his Independence Day address. Atiku stated that Nigerians are unable to benefit from economic growth figures while facing severe hardships, including rising living costs for food, healthcare, and transportation.

He described the last three years under the Tinubu administration as the worst cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria's history. In response to Tinubu's claims of over four percent economic growth and improved economic outlook, Atiku questioned the reality of this prosperity, emphasizing that families are struggling to survive.

He criticized the government's handling of fuel subsidy removal and taxation, arguing these policies have increased burdens on households. Atiku also highlighted the ongoing violence and insecurity affecting Nigerians, stating that a government failing to ensure affordability and safety has failed its citizens.

He urged Nigerians not to surrender to despair and called for a path to recovery.