Tinubu blames opposition for hunger, poverty in Nigeria, Atiku kicks, says president delusional
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu blamed opposition politicians for the country's current economic hardships while launching his 2027 re-election campaign. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar rejected the claims, labeling the president's rhetoric as delusional and an attempt to evade responsibility for failed policies.
Why it matters
The exchange underscores the high-stakes political tension in Nigeria as the country grapples with inflation and the impact of recent economic reforms.
President Bola Tinubu has accused opposition politicians of causing the hunger and poverty Nigerians are experiencing, insisting that his administration is working to address the problems as he formally launched his 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna on Saturday.
Mr Tinubu made the remarks at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off at Ranchers Bees Stadium (also known as Kaduna Township Stadium), ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“I have heard the opposition talking about hunger and poverty. Who caused them? They did! They caused hunger and poverty. We are trying to eliminate them,” the president said.
He also urged his supporters to be wary of statements from the opposition, particularly criticism of his decision to remove the petrol subsidy, insisting that the country would not return to the previous system.
“Be careful; watch them. Don’t let them lie to you. What is past is in the past.
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