Atiku Blames Tinubu Administration For Rising Cost Of Living

Atiku Blames Tinubu Administration For Rising Cost Of Living

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed the rising cost of living in Nigeria on the economic policies and direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigerians are facing increasing hardship as the prices of essential goods and services continue to rise across the country. He specifically cited the rising costs of food, transportation, rent, school fees, medicines and electricity, saying the situation has placed enormous pressure on households. According to the former vice president, the worsening economic conditions are pushing some Nigerian youths into desperate measures to survive, including reportedly considering selling their kidneys. Atiku raised the concerns while speaking on the state of the Nigerian economy, warning that the growing hardship could have serious social consequences if urgent measures are not taken. He argued that the government’s economic direction has failed to adequately cushion the impact of rising prices on ordinary Nigerians. The former vice president also called attention to the difficulties confronting young Nigerians, many of whom are struggling with unemployment, high living costs and limited economic opportunities. His comments come amid continuing public debate over the impact of the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, including measures aimed at stabilising the economy and attracting investment. The Federal Government has maintained that its reforms are necessary to rebuild the Nigerian economy, although the policies have continued to generate debate over their immediate impact on citizens. Atiku, who has remained one of the administration’s prominent political critics, has repeatedly called for economic policies that provide greater relief for Nigerians and improve living standards.