Tinubu’s Reforms Are ‘Economic Arson Followed by Propaganda’ – Atiku

The war of words between the presidential candidate of the
African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, and President Bola Tinubu’s
administration over fuel subsidy removal is far from over, as the ex-Vice
President on Friday launched a fresh attack on the government.

 

In a statement by his media team, Atiku faulted the Tinubu
administration over the economic hardship caused by fuel subsidy removal and
other economic policies implemented over the last three years.

Recall that Atiku had proposed the return of fuel subsidy if
elected President in 2027.

He explained that his proposal did not mean a return to the
old subsidy regime.

However, the Presidency, through a statement by presidential
aide, Sunday Dare, said Atiku was attempting to manipulate Nigerians ahead of
the 2027 election.

Reacting, Atiku said Tinubu’s policies, including fuel
subsidy removal and the liberalisation of the naira against the dollar, had
brought nothing but pain and agony to the majority of Nigerians.

He said: “If economic ignorance had a presidential seal,
Tinubu and his family would be its official logo. Here is an administration
that detonated simultaneous fuel-price, exchange-rate and cost-of-living shocks
across a fragile economy, watched millions become poorer, and now struts around
Abuja demanding applause for the wreckage.

“That is not reform. It is economic arson followed by
propaganda about the ashes.”

Tinubu and Atiku are among the 19 presidential candidates
for the January 16, 2027 election.

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