Tinubu slams opponents in Kaduna, says they created hunger, poverty
President Bola Tinubu has blamed his political opponents for creating hunger and poverty in Nigeria, speaking at an APC campaign rally in Kaduna. Read More:…
President Bola Tinubu's administration has faced sustained criticism over the cost-of-living crisis that followed his 2023 policy decisions, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and the floating of the naira, which triggered sharp spikes in inflation and transport costs. Opposition figures and civil society groups have repeatedly cited rising hunger and poverty as evidence of the government's economic mismanagement, making the subject a recurring flashpoint in political rallies and public commentary ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Kaduna rally appears to be part of the ruling All Progressives Congress's early campaign mobilisation, with Tinubu directly countering opposition narratives by attributing the economic hardship to decisions and policies predating his government. The coverage across outlets is largely consistent in quoting his direct remarks, though none of the reports detail specific data, timelines, or policy measures the president cited to support his claim that his administration is reversing the trend.