Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu
that the economic policies of his administration have made petrol, food, transportation and other basic necessities increasingly unaffordable for Nigerians.
In a statement issued by his senior special assistant on public communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku cited the prices of fertiliser, petrol and cement as evidence of the economic pressure Nigerians are facing.
“Tinubu did not inherit this cost of living crisis from Nigerians. His policies created and deepened it,” Atiku said.
“This is why my production subsidy is about putting money back into people’s pockets. Support what we produce and refine here, increase supply, monitor the price and make sure Nigerians feel the benefit at the pump,” Atiku said.
Atiku stated that Nigerians needed quick relief rather than additional calls for patience.
“Nigerians have now seen what Tinubu’s economics means in their daily lives: higher fuel prices, higher food prices, higher transport costs, weaker businesses and emptier pockets. They do not need another lecture on patience. They need relief.
“The choice before Nigeria is therefore clear: continue with an economy that takes more from the people, or build one that puts money back in their pockets.”
Atiku stated that if elected president in January 2027 that he would create jobs for Nigerians and reduce the cost of living, pointing out that Tinubu has “made life expensive”, but he would reverse the situation.
