The former vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria is entering a new phase where citizens are losing patience with poor leadership and are preparing to demand change through elections.
Speaking through his media aide, he argued that growing public frustration is pushing the country away from what he described as political complacency and empty promises.
He said the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu has spent three years promising improved living conditions but instead Nigerians are facing higher food costs, rising inflation, job losses, and weakening business activity. He added that many families are struggling to afford basic needs while small businesses are closing and economic pressure continues to grow.
Atiku also criticised government spending and borrowing, saying large sums taken as loans have not translated into visible improvements in infrastructure or daily life. He raised concerns about how public funds are being used and called for clearer accountability on major projects and national debt.
On security, he pointed to repeated school kidnappings and attacks in different parts of the country as evidence of worsening insecurity. He said the situation shows that communities remain vulnerable and that the state is struggling to protect citizens, especially children in schools.
He accused the government of relying too heavily on public relations and optimistic messaging while citizens deal with real hardship. According to him, official claims of progress do not match the daily experiences of ordinary Nigerians who continue to face economic pressure and insecurity.
He warned that endurance should not be mistaken for acceptance, saying Nigerians are becoming more vocal and demanding answers. He stressed that democracy gives citizens the power to decide leadership through voting and that this remains the strongest tool for change.
Atiku concluded that political power ultimately belongs to the people and that any leadership that fails to deliver security, economic stability, and opportunity risks being rejected at the ballot box.
