ABUJA/Nigeria: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has decried the devastating impact of the policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that they are causing immense suffering and hardship for Nigerians with no efforts to alleviate the situation.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Shaibu highlighted the unprecedented levels of hunger, poverty, and despair gripping Nigeria, attributing these afflictions to what he described as Tinubu’s deliberate agenda to impoverish the populace.
“Tinubu is like a quack doctor trying to treat a cancerous patient. But the quack doctor is likely to kill the patient even faster than the cancer itself. This is the dire situation that Nigerians have found themselves in,” remarked Atiku’s aide, painting a stark picture of the administration’s failures.
Shaibu criticized Tinubu for shifting blame onto others, including former President Muhammadu Buhari and the opposition, instead of taking responsibility for the economic turmoil under his watch. He accused Tinubu of neglecting the welfare of Nigerians while pursuing misguided policies and playing political games.
Under Tinubu’s leadership, Shaibu asserted, poverty has soared to unprecedented levels, with skyrocketing food prices and widespread unemployment. He lamented the closure of millions of small and micro businesses, painting a grim picture of the economic landscape under the current administration.
The statement also highlighted the alarming increase in food prices, making basic necessities unaffordable for many Nigerians. Shaibu pointed out the distressing reality where even staples like beans and garri, once considered food for the poor, have become beyond the reach of the common citizen.
Furthermore, Shaibu drew attention to the deteriorating mental health situation, citing a significant rise in psychiatric admissions and tragic incidents of suicide linked to economic hardship. He warned of the dangerous consequences of allowing such dire conditions to persist unchecked.
Shaibu criticized Tinubu’s handling of economic matters, accusing him of incompetence and favoritism in appointments. He lambasted the administration’s wasteful spending on luxuries while ordinary Nigerians suffer, condemning Tinubu’s apparent disregard for the plight of the populace.
In conclusion, Shaibu urged Nigerians to recognize the gravity of the situation and hold the administration accountable for its failures. He called for a concerted effort to address the root causes of the crisis and advocated for leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the people above political expediency.
