Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying Nigerians can’t eat GDP figures while millions continue to battle hardship.
According to daily post,Atiku made the remark while reacting to the government’s repeated emphasis on Nigeria’s economic growth. According to him, economic data means little if citizens cannot afford food and other basic needs.
He argued that many families are struggling with rising food prices, high inflation and a falling standard of living. Therefore, he said the government should focus more on improving people’s daily lives than celebrating economic statistics.
The former vice president insisted that Nigerians can’t eat GDP figures. He noted that the real measure of economic success should be better living conditions, increased job opportunities and lower poverty levels.
In addition, Atiku said ordinary Nigerians want practical relief instead of positive economic reports. He maintained that many households still face serious financial pressure despite claims that the economy is improving.
He also urged the Tinubu administration to introduce policies that will reduce hardship and restore people’s purchasing power. According to him, government decisions should produce results that citizens can feel in their everyday lives.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has continued to defend its economic reforms. Officials insist the policies are necessary to stabilise the economy and deliver long-term growth.
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However, Atiku believes those gains mean little if they do not improve the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. He stressed that Nigerians can’t eat GDP figures and called on the government to place citizens’ wellbeing at the centre of its economic agenda.
