Former VP Atiku warns rising hunger under Tinubu could spark unrest; presidency counters with economic progress data.

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that rising hunger and poverty under President Bola Tinubu’s administration could lead to social unrest, drawing parallels to historical revolutions. He criticized the government for failing to address food insecurity and prioritize citizens’ welfare, urging reforms to have a human face. The presidency dismissed these claims as misleading, citing declining inflation, a record trade surplus, growing foreign reserves, and improved state fiscal capacity as evidence of progress. Officials accused Atiku of being out of touch and fixated on negative narratives, emphasizing that the current administration is correcting past economic challenges.