By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration following a United Nations warning that nearly 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger between June and August 2026. Atiku described the situation as a growing humanitarian crisis and blamed worsening economic hardship on government policies and poor economic management.
In a statement issued through his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the alarming projection should concern every Nigerian, insisting that no responsible government should celebrate reforms while millions struggle daily with hunger, inflation, and declining living conditions.
He argued that rising food prices, unemployment, insecurity, and the weakening value of the naira have pushed many families into severe hardship.
The United Nations had warned that Nigeria faces one of the world’s largest hunger crises, especially in conflict-affected northern regions where millions of children are reportedly at risk of malnutrition.
The organisation also appealed for urgent humanitarian funding and intervention to prevent deeper suffering during the 2026 lean season.
The latest criticism adds to growing political pressure on the Tinubu administration as opposition figures continue to question the impact of ongoing economic reforms on ordinary Nigerians.
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