Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu, saying that more than two years into his administration, there is still no indication that he can effectively tackle the widespread hunger and poverty affecting the country.
The African Democratic Party (ADC) chieftain described the level of hunger in the country as unacceptable, particularly among the underprivileged and downtrodden.
He warned that “most violent socio-political uprisings and revolutions around the world have been driven by widespread hunger and unbearable living conditions, especially the paradox of extreme poverty in a land of abundance.”
In a statement issued on Monday through his spokesman, Paul Ibe, Atiku emphasized that the primary responsibility of any government is to ensure the security and welfare of its citizens.
However, the Presidency on Monday dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s warning that Nigeria risked unrest similar to the French Revolution due to raging hunger.
It described the opposition leader’s comments as “cheap talk” and out of touch with recent economic data.