‘Blaming Opposition For Hunger Is Delusional,’ Atiku Replies Tinubu
- On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu formally launched his 2027 presidential campaign at Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna, accusing opposition politicians of causing the hunger and poverty affecting Nigerians.
- Vice President Kashim Shettima defended Tinubu's political relationship with Northern Nigeria, citing the president's consistent support for regional politicians to justify another term in 2027.
- The rally occurred amid controversy over an alleged cost of ₦2.3 trillion, which the Kaduna State Government rejected as fake, noting their 2026 budget of ₦985.92 billion was substantially lower.
- African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar dismissed Tinubu's claims as a "delusional, shameless attempt to dodge responsibility" for policies causing hardship.
- Campaign rhetoric intensifies ahead of the 2027 election, with the APC highlighting infrastructure achievements including ₦84 billion disbursed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to consolidate voter support.
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Tinubu blames opposition for hunger, poverty in Nigeria, Atiku kicks, says president delusional
“I have heard the opposition talking about hunger and poverty. Who caused them? They did! They caused hunger and poverty. We are trying to eliminate them,” the president said.
Kaduna rally: Atiku challenges Tinubu over hunger, hardship
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain what his administration has done to end hunger and poverty, following the President’s claim that the opposition created the problems.
Tinubu: Opposition Created Hunger, Poverty, We’re Fixing...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday blamed opposition politicians and previous administrations for the hunger and poverty facing Nigerians, saying his government is working to reverse years of economic mismanagement. Speaking at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign in Kaduna, Tinubu said those criticising his administration over the country’s economic challenges were responsible for creating the proble…
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