Independence Day Address: Atiku Knocks Tinubu’s ‘Age Of Prosperity’, Says Nigerians Can Barely Afford To Live

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria has entered an “age of prosperity”, saying millions of Nigerians are still struggling to afford food, transportation, healthcare and other basic necessities.

Calling relief an addiction will not lower the price of petrol. Bola, your speech is full of “we will.” We will make farming cheaper. We will power factories. We will create jobs. We will bring down prices. You have been President for more than three years. Nigerians are entitled to ask what you have done with the time already given to you.