Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's Independence Day Speech

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the All Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Independence Day speech delivered on Nigeria's 66th anniversary. Atiku stated that Tinubu's claims of prosperity do not reflect the harsh realities faced by many Nigerians, who are struggling for basic necessities.

He pointed out that the past three years under Tinubu's administration have led to a severe cost of living crisis, with families skipping meals and borrowing to survive. Atiku accused Tinubu of making promises about future improvements while neglecting the immediate needs of the populace.

He specifically criticized the removal of the fuel subsidy without adequate protection for families, leading to increased costs for petrol, transport, and food. Atiku also provided statistics on the declining purchasing power of the minimum wage and announced plans for a production subsidy tied to verified fuel refined in Nigeria.