- Atiku’s Criticism: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, calling them “trial-and-error” and “shambolic” ¹.
- APC’s Response: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Atiku’s policy prescriptions as a rehash of old, disastrous initiatives that brought Nigeria to its knees.
- Economic Performance: Atiku highlighted Nigeria’s economic performance under his stewardship, citing a GDP rate of 6.59% and a peak of 15% in 2002, compared to the current 2.8% under Tinubu’s administration.
- Call to Action: Atiku advised President Tinubu and his team to admit their failures and be humble enough to realize that they cannot tax Nigerians out of the current economic quagmire.
Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, labeling them as “shambolic” and “bolekaja.” He believes Nigerians have had enough of the trial-and-error approach, which has plunged the nation into its present predicament. Atiku’s criticism comes in response to the Presidency’s claim that an Atiku Presidency would have led to a deeper economic crisis.
In contrast, the APC views Atiku’s policy prescriptions as a mere rehash of old, disastrous initiatives. Atiku, however, points to his past economic stewardship, highlighting Nigeria’s impressive GDP rate under his watch. He argues that the current administration’s policies are unproven and erratic, leading to the country’s economic turmoil.
Atiku emphasizes the need for a comprehensive recovery plan, inclusive of Nigerian input, rather than relying on national prayer as a solution. He urges President Tinubu and his team to acknowledge their failures and seek alternative solutions to address the economic quagmire.
