Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu’s administration for organizing a national prayer to tackle economic challenges, calling it a “bold strategy” without substance. Atiku argues for actionable policies and claims his gradualist economic plan could have yielded better results. He also insists the 2023 election was unjustly won.
In a pointed critique, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu's administration for organizing a national prayer to address Nigeria's economic woes. The prayer, led by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, has sparked mixed reactions, with Atiku labeling it a “bold strategy” lacking practical policy support. Atiku, a former presidential candidate, argued that real solutions require well-defined policies, not prayer alone, emphasizing the importance of a “comprehensive Recovery Plan” his team had developed with public input.
In a social media post, Atiku contended that President Tinubu assumed power hastily, unprepared with effective strategies for economic recovery. He referenced his approach to subsidy removal as a “gradualist” plan, contrasting it with Tinubu’s immediate implementation. Atiku further criticized the administration’s economic policies, calling them “trial-and-error,” and highlighted Nigeria’s economic downturn under Tinubu’s government, from a strong African economy to a struggling fourth place.
Responding to the presidency’s dismissal of his suggestions, Atiku noted that his economic proposals are grounded in tested approaches, contrasting them with what he described as the administration’s “shambolic” policies. Atiku also reiterated his claim that the 2023 election was “stolen” from the Nigerian people, underscoring a widening rift between his perspectives and Tinubu’s current leadership tactics.
