Atiku criticises Tinubu over insecurity and economic hardship
Atiku Abubakar has criticised the government led by Bola Tinubu for its approach to insecurity and economic difficulties in Nigeria. He accused the presidency of shifting blame for worsening conditions onto the media and ordinary Nigerians. Atiku argued that it is unacceptable to place the burden of security on citizens rather than on those responsible for protecting lives and property. He also highlighted the impact of rising food prices, inflation, and unemployment on Nigerian families.
Key takeaways
- Atiku Abubakar condemned the presidency for suggesting that citizens are partly responsible for kidnapping incidents due to ignoring police warnings about night travel.
- He stated that blaming citizens for insecurity is an admission that people are only safe for a limited part of the day.
- Atiku emphasised that the government’s primary duty is to protect lives and property, not to shift responsibility to the populace.
- He warned that normalising insecurity and restricting movement would harm the economy and daily life.
- Atiku criticised the administration for being disconnected from the struggles of Nigerians, citing rising costs, unemployment, and hardship.
