Nigerian opposition parties have mounted a sharp rebuttal to President Bola Tinubu’s recent assertions that the country’s security and economic conditions are improving.
The backlash follows remarks the president made to Catholic Bishops on Tuesday, in which he portrayed a positive trajectory for the nation’s stability and growth.
This criticism aligns with recent data from the United Nations World Food Programme, which indicates that more than 17 million Nigerians are facing acute hunger.
Lawmakers argue that the administration’s narrative is disconnected from the reality on the ground, where insecurity persists and economic hardship deepens.
The political dispute unfolds against a backdrop of severe humanitarian strain.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally attributed the escalating poverty and hunger crisis to the economic policies of the Tinubu administration.
This criticism aligns with recent data from the United Nations World Food Programme, which indicates that more than 17 million Nigerians are facing acute hunger.