Atiku Abubakar Slams Tinubu's ₦70,000 Transport Allowance

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, criticized the Federal Government's announcement of a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public service workers, describing it as a desperate attempt to contain public anger. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku stated that this move acknowledges the government's failure to address the severe cost of living crisis affecting millions.

He emphasized that the allowance does not extend to private sector workers or those without formal jobs, questioning its effectiveness in solving a national crisis. Atiku pointed out that the allowance would only cover about 50 litres of petrol, which he deemed insufficient for a month.

He also criticized the government's pattern of failed interventions and called for clarity on minimum wage negotiations and payment dates. Atiku described the government's actions as political bribery and proposed a more practical alternative to address the ongoing hardship.