Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the administration of President, Bola Tinubu over worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country, saying many Nigerians now treat ransom payments like regular household expenses.
Atiku made the remarks in a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.
He described the Presidency’s comparison of Nigeria’s debt profile with those of other African countries as insensitive to the suffering of ordinary citizens.
According to him, it was “astonishing and insulting” that the government was celebrating debt figures at a time when millions of Nigerians struggle to afford basic meals.
The former vice president also lamented the deteriorating security situation across the country, stating that travelling by road has become dangerous for many citizens.
He said families now live in fear of receiving late-night calls about the abduction of loved ones, adding that ransom payments have become a routine financial burden for many households, alongside expenses such as school fees and rent.
