Tinubu must answer for his economic record – Atiku

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has stated President Bola Tinubu can’t depend on political allies and defectors to defend his administration’s record forward of the 2027 basic election.

Atiku stated Tinubu must personally account to Nigerians for the economic hardship they’ve skilled over the previous three and a half years earlier than searching for one other 4-yr time period.

In an announcement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku accused the President of relying on political supporters to advertise his re-election bid as an alternative of addressing issues concerning the economic system.

“Ultimately, Nigerians will judge the President by what they experience in their daily lives, not by the promises made by politicians campaigning for his re-election,” Atiku stated.

Atiku stated Tinubu, not members of his marketing campaign council, acquired the mandate from Nigerians in 2023 and must due to this fact take accountability for his guarantees, choices and administration’s efficiency.

The former vice-president criticised the President over what he described because the administration’s sluggish response to the hardship dealing with unusual Nigerians, whereas prioritising engagements with overseas collectors and buyers.

He questioned Tinubu’s clarification that his obligations as President may forestall him from attending some marketing campaign rallies.

He stated many households had been pressured to scale back their meals consumption, delay medical therapy and wrestle with the rising value of dwelling.

Atiku challenged the President to elucidate how his insurance policies had improved entry to inexpensive meals, healthcare and employment.

The ADC marketing campaign official stated political rallies and endorsements by influential politicians couldn’t change the economic realities confronting residents.

“He can fill every campaign stage in Nigeria. He cannot fill an empty pot with surrogates. He cannot send a politician into a market to persuade prices to fall,” Atiku stated.

He maintained that Tinubu would finally be judged by voters on the efficiency of his administration, whatever the variety of political figures supporting his re-election.

“Nigerians will hear whatever his surrogates have to say. But when they vote, they will remember what they have lived through. No crowd of politicians can stand between Tinubu and his record,” he stated.