Atiku Critiques Tinubu's Address, Proposes Fuel Support Plan

Atiku, through Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, criticized President Tinubu's Independence Day address for failing to address the economic hardships Nigerians face. He argued that while Tinubu spoke of prosperity, his policies have led to increased costs for fuel and basic necessities.

Atiku challenged Tinubu's assertion that salaries and pensions were paid "on time and in full," citing reports of delays from federal workers and ongoing protests from pensioners. He referenced Germany's recent tax cuts on gasoline and diesel, suggesting that similar actions could ease the burden on Nigerian families.

Atiku proposed a plan to restore targeted support for fuel refined in Nigeria, emphasizing job creation and cost reduction, funded by cutting waste and preventing price manipulation. He expressed empathy for Nigerians struggling to meet basic needs, stating that they did not deserve the current hardships and vowed to make life affordable again.