Atiku to Tinubu: You’re the Egypt Nigerians Want to Escape

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu of worsening Nigerians’ hardship by removing the fuel subsidy, calling him “the Egypt Nigerians are desperate to escape.” He proposed budgeted support exclusively for verified petroleum products refined in Nigeria, with independent auditors monitoring the funds, and said Tinubu must be held accountable for killings and kidnappings under his administration. Atiku also cited a retired police officer’s monthly pension of ₦29,000 and urged action on the Police Exit Bill and improvements to police pay, healthcare and retirement benefits.