APC Leader Says Hardworking Nigerians Should Have Food Amid Rising Hunger

Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, stated that hardworking Nigerians should have food on their tables. He made these comments during a rally in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Yari acknowledged that hunger exists in Nigeria but questioned whether people have gone to markets with money and still found no food. He asked the crowd if anyone had gone to buy rice and found it unavailable, suggesting that food is accessible for those with money.

He argued that if food is in the markets, then those who are not lazy should be able to afford it. His remarks come as many Nigerians express concern over the rising cost of food and the overall economic difficulties facing the country.

These comments are part of a larger political discussion about economic hardship, especially with the upcoming 2027 elections. President Tinubu, at a different rally, blamed previous leaders for the hunger and poverty affecting Nigerians, asserting that his administration is working to eliminate these issues.

Tinubu defended his government’s economic policies and promised prosperity if re-elected. However, his statements have drawn criticism from opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who accused the President of avoiding responsibility for the current economic situation.

Atiku described the blame on opposition leaders for hunger as misguided and linked the hardship to government policies. The National Democratic Congress also criticized Tinubu, stating that the ruling party should take responsibility for the economic challenges rather than blaming others.