Atiku Abubakar Questions Tinubu on N750bn Cash Transfers

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and a member of the African Democratic Congress, criticized President Bola Tinubu's economic policies during a press conference in Abuja. He questioned how N750 billion was distributed to over 10 million Nigerians, many of whom reportedly do not have telephones, raising concerns about the government's accountability in identifying and contacting beneficiaries.

Atiku emphasized that if elected, his administration would focus on affordable welfare, protection of lives, and restoring security. He highlighted the ongoing cost of living crisis, stating that millions of Nigerians struggle to afford basic necessities.

Atiku condemned the current government's approach, which he described as prioritizing waste and corruption while asking citizens for more patience amidst hardship. He specifically mentioned the removal of the fuel subsidy by Tinubu, which he argued led to increased costs for families without adequate protections in place.