Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling Nigeria a hunger hotspot in Africa. In a statement released on Monday through his spokesperson Phrank Shaibu, Atiku responded to a United Nations report warning that 35 million Nigerians could face severe food insecurity starting next month.
Describing the situation as a ‘catastrophic failure,’ Atiku stressed that this is not a natural disaster but a man-made crisis. ‘This is not caused by drought, war, or earthquake. It is the result of poor governance,’ he said. He emphasized that the number of people at risk exceeds the population of many African nations, calling it a tragedy of immense proportions.
Atiku also pointed out that despite claims of inflation dropping to 15.69% and food inflation to 16.06% in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, the reality on the ground remains dire. ‘The figures do not reflect the suffering of ordinary Nigerians,’ he added.