Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's Economic Policies Amid IMF Report

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, criticized the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, stating that a recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) validates the suffering of Nigerians. The IMF's assessment highlighted the ongoing economic hardships, including a decline in purchasing power and rising living costs.

Atiku described the current situation as a relentless cycle of hardship, arguing that the government fails to acknowledge the realities faced by ordinary citizens. He pointed out that despite rising global oil prices, Nigeria is slipping deeper into poverty, with soaring food prices and an unstable exchange rate.

The IMF downgraded Nigeria's growth forecast for 2026 to 4.1%, citing pressures from the economic war, higher fuel and fertilizer prices, and increased shipping costs. Atiku warned that the country faces a routine economic downturn, emphasizing the need for reforms and criticizing the government's approach to managing the economy, which he claims is eroding citizens' dignity.