Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to prioritise measures that would ease the economic burden on millions of Nigerians.
Atiku said the Federal Government should focus on policies capable of reducing the cost of food, transportation and energy rather than engaging in political arguments over proposals aimed at providing relief to citizens.
He made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.
According to Atiku, Nigerians have faced prolonged economic hardship, with rising food prices, expensive transportation, high energy costs and declining purchasing power putting increasing pressure on households.
He said the situation had left many families struggling to afford basic necessities, with some reportedly forced to skip meals, postpone medical treatment, withdraw children from school and abandon important plans.
The ADC candidate also questioned the Federal Government’s handling of policies aimed at reducing transportation and other household costs.
Atiku argued that proposals designed to make life more affordable should be judged by their potential impact on Nigerians rather than the political platform from which they originate.
He alleged that the government had previously dismissed his proposal to reduce energy costs as a return to the past, while later promoting similar measures, including cheaper transportation, increased food production and support for vulnerable citizens.
The former vice-president described the approach as politically driven and urged the administration to place the welfare of citizens above political considerations.
He said low-income workers, farmers, students and families struggling with high food and transportation costs should remain at the centre of government policy.
Atiku further urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to reduce the cost of living and provide tangible economic relief to Nigerians facing worsening financial pressures.
