Atiku to Tinubu: Nigerians need relief from cost of living crisis, not lectures on patience

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African
Democratic Congress (ADC), says the economic policies of President Bola
Tinubu’s administration have made petrol, food, transportation and other basic
necessities increasingly unaffordable for Nigerians.

In a statement issued on Sunday by Phrank Shaibu, his senior
special assistant on public communication, 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.

The former vice-president criticised Tinubu’s government for
opposing his proposed petrol subsidy, which he said was designed to support
domestic production and reduce the cost burden on Nigerians.

“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 said Nigerians needed immediate relief rather than
further appeals 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,” he said.

“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 said if elected president, he would create jobs for
Nigerians and lower the cost of living, adding that Tinubu has “made life
expensive”, but he would reverse the situation.

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