Tinubu must answer for his economic record – Atiku

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

Atiku mentioned Tinubu must personally account to Nigerians for the economic hardship they’ve skilled over the previous three and a half years earlier than looking for one other 4-12 months 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 in regards to the financial 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 mentioned.

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

The former vice-president criticised the President over what he described because the administration’s gradual response to the hardship going through strange Nigerians, whereas prioritising engagements with overseas collectors and traders.

He questioned Tinubu’s clarification that his tasks as President would possibly stop him from attending some marketing campaign rallies.

He mentioned many households had been compelled to cut back their meals consumption, delay medical remedy and battle with the rising price of dwelling.

Atiku challenged the President to clarify how his insurance policies had improved entry to reasonably priced meals, healthcare and employment.

The ADC marketing campaign official mentioned 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 mentioned.

He maintained that Tinubu would in the end 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 mentioned.