Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's ₦70,000 Worker Relief

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, criticized President Bola Tinubu's announcement of a ₦70,000 monthly transport support for public service workers. In a statement from Phrank Shaibu, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council’s Director of Strategic Communication, Atiku questioned whether hardship ends at the bus stop, highlighting that public service workers represent only a small fraction of Nigeria's population.

He argued that the government's policies have exacerbated living conditions for many Nigerians, including private sector workers, traders, and those without formal jobs. Atiku described the ₦70,000 allowance as a desperate attempt to quell public discontent, stating that it cannot resolve the ongoing cost of living crisis.

He pointed out that the allowance would only cover approximately 50 litres of petrol at current prices, questioning its impact on daily life. Atiku called for practical measures to lower living costs and restore dignity to work, criticizing the government's failure to address the broader economic challenges.