By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to buy political support ahead of the 2027 general elections by distributing food items such as rice and spaghetti, warning that such gestures will not secure electoral victory. This development was reported today, April 8, 2026, as Nigeria’s political temperature rises and opposition figures intensify criticism of government tactics perceived to be aimed at courting voters through short‑term incentives.
Atiku insisted that what Nigerians want is sustainable economic relief and credible leadership; not “palliatives dressed as politics.” In a statement released on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, he said that offering rice and spaghetti weeks before a major election demeans the electorate and fails to address the deeper issues of insecurity, unemployment, inflation, and governance failures.
Opposition leaders have long criticised the ruling party’s use of targeted giveaways during election cycles, arguing that they amount to vote buying rather than genuine social support.
Atiku’s latest remarks reflect that broader concern, even as the political debate intensifies ahead of the 2027 polls. His message was clear: Nigerians deserve solutions, not symbolic handouts.
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