The Digest:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating there is “no sign” it can effectively tackle the escalating hunger and poverty affecting millions of Nigerians. Atiku warned that the current socio-economic conditions risk triggering widespread social unrest.
Key Points:
- Atiku described the level of hunger in Nigeria as “unacceptable,” particularly for the poor and vulnerable.
- He argued that pervasive hunger often fuels violent revolutions, citing historical examples like the French Revolution and Arab Spring.
- The former VP linked rising criminality—fraud, kidnapping, terrorism—to economic despair and government insensitivity.
- He criticized reforms lacking a “human face” and prioritizing policies over people’s welfare.
- Atiku asserted that the poor are “dying of hunger” under ill-advised government policies.
- He referenced the EndSARS protests as a past example of frustration boiling over into social action.
- The statement signals growing opposition pressure as economic conditions remain dire for many.
Sources: Daily Post
