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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly criticised the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, blaming the nation's economic downturn on what he terms a "haphazard and disingenuous" approach to fuel subsidy management.

Atiku refers to Tinubu as 'T-pain' over fuel price hike | Pulse Nigeria

Segun Adeyemi

<h2>Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly criticised the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, blaming the nation's economic downturn on what he terms a "haphazard and disingenuous" approach to fuel subsidy management.</h2>

In a post on X, Abubakar expressed deep concerns about the adverse impact of the administration's subsidy policy on Nigeria's economic stability.

He described the current fuel subsidy strategy as a primary driver behind the inflation rate, which he said is "drowning the material well-being of Nigerians."

The former Vice President argued that without a more effective approach, inflation is likely to persist, further straining citizens' daily lives.

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"The haphazard and disingenuous approach of the current administration to fuel subsidy management has been the reason we are in this current economic crisis in the country," Abubakar said in his post, highlighting his dissatisfaction with Tinubu's subsidy removal process.

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The haphazard and disingenuous approach of the current administration to fuel subsidy management has been the reason we are in this current economic crisis in the country. As things stand, there will be no let up in the escalating inflation rate, which is drowning the material…&mdash; Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) <a href="https://twitter.com/atiku/status/1844369477690970492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Moreover, Abubakar alluded to the President's lack of empathy towards Nigerians' struggles.

He remarked, "It is even more worrying that T-pain is undisturbed by the hardship in the country," suggesting that Tinubu appears indifferent to the economic suffering widespread across Nigeria.

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This criticism arrives amid rising public frustration, with many Nigerians grappling with soaring prices of essential goods and a dwindling standard of living.

Atiku's statements echo the growing concerns among opposition leaders and citizens about the direction of the current administration's economic policies, sparking a renewed call for more transparent and efficient governance.

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu [Getty Images/Facebook]

Atiku refers to Tinubu as 'T-pain' over fuel price hike

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