The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of inciting public unrest with his recent remarks on hunger and hardship in Nigeria.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night, described Atiku’s comments as “incendiary” and politically motivated. He argued that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart was seeking relevance after repeated failed presidential bids.
“Atiku is clearly out of touch with Nigeria’s realities,” Morka said. “By making such statements, he seems to be calling for a revolution. It is disappointing that someone who spent eight years as vice president without addressing poverty or hunger is now accusing this government of insensitivity.”
Earlier, Atiku, through his media aide Paul Ibe, warned that worsening hunger under President Bola Tinubu’s administration could trigger widespread unrest if the government fails to act urgently. He referenced historical events such as the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the Arab Spring, stressing that neglect and hunger often drive social upheaval. He also drew parallels with Nigeria’s 2020 EndSARS protests, which he claimed economic hardship partly fueled.
“The poor are dying of hunger while many others struggle under misguided policies,” Atiku said, insisting that Tinubu’s economic reforms lack a human face.
The APC dismissed his claims as hypocritical, stressing that the government remains committed to stabilising the economy and improving citizens’ welfare.
