‘His policies created this crisis’: Atiku attacks Tinubu over rising fuel, food, transport costs

African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has blamed President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies for the rising cost of petrol, food, transportation and other basic necessities, declaring that “Tinubu did not inherit this cost of living crisis from Nigerians — his policies created and deepened it.”

In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant Phrank Shaibu on Sunday, Atiku proposed a production subsidy model targeting domestically refined petroleum products to reduce consumer prices and increase local supply, according to The Cable.

“Nigerians have now seen what Tinubu’s economics means in their daily lives: higher fuel prices, higher food prices, higher transport costs, weaker businesses and emptier pockets. They do not need another lecture on patience. They need relief,” Atiku said.