Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, challenging recent comparisons of Nigeria’s fuel prices with other African nations.
Atiku argued that such comparisons ignore the harsh economic reality facing Nigerians, pointing out that workers in Kenya earn the equivalent of about ₦170,000 as minimum wage—far above Nigeria’s earnings.
The criticism comes amid growing public frustration over rising fuel costs, with Atiku insisting that economic policies must reflect citizens’ purchasing power, not just regional benchmarks.
His remarks have reignited debate over Nigeria’s cost of living crisis, as many Nigerians grapple with soaring transport fares and inflation triggered by fuel price hikes.
As the war of words deepens, the fuel price discourse is fast becoming a major political flashpoint.
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