President Bola Tinubu's assertion that the opposition is responsible for hunger and poverty has drawn sharp criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, who is running for president under the African Democratic Congress, called Tinubu's remarks delusional and a sign of political amnesia.
Atiku accused Tinubu of evading accountability for the economic hardships facing Nigerians. He argued that the president's own policies, not opposition propaganda, are to blame for rising living costs and declining purchasing power. Tinubu had previously claimed that the opposition's actions were the main cause of the country's economic struggles.
The African Democratic Congress has also criticized Tinubu's economic policies, emphasizing that the government's mismanagement, not external factors, is responsible for the current crisis. The party has called for evidence to support Tinubu's allegations of deepfake content, highlighting the lack of concrete proof.
This dispute reflects growing tensions between Tinubu's ruling party and opposition groups. As the political landscape in Nigeria continues to shift, the debate over responsibility for the nation's economic challenges remains a key issue in the upcoming elections.
