Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar expresses concern over the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, warning that the situation is “out of control.” He urges the federal government to take immediate action, suggesting affordable food initiatives to help struggling Nigerians.
Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has sounded the alarm over the deepening economic crisis in the country, describing the current hardship as “out of control.” The elder statesman expressed these concerns during a visit by the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights leadership, led by Abdullahi Mohammed Jabi, to his residence in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday.
Gen. Abdulsalami painted a grim picture of life under the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, pointing to the daily struggles Nigerians face due to rising costs of living. He highlighted the inability of many citizens to afford basic necessities such as food and transportation, which has exacerbated the suffering across the country.
“Everybody is crying about this hardship. It’s getting out of control. People cannot afford three square meals a day,” lamented Abubakar. “The hike in fuel prices, transportation costs, and school fees is making life unbearable for many, and pockets are empty,” he added, noting that the situation has spiraled far beyond manageable levels.
The former military leader criticized the government’s approach to managing the crisis, arguing that distributing palliatives will not provide a sustainable solution. He proposed a more effective strategy of flooding communities with affordable food to help ease the strain on struggling families. “Let the government buy food and sell it at lower prices to the people, so that depending on their income, they can afford to buy these essential items,” Abubakar suggested.
As the country prepares for the #EndBadGovernance protest on October 1, Gen. Abdulsalami urged peaceful demonstrations, warning against the violence and looting that marred previous protests. “We saw unnecessary carnage and theft during the last protest. People looted even private homes. Such actions only hurt innocent individuals,” he said, calling for calm and constructive engagement.
The leader of the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights delegation, Abdullahi Jabi, urged Gen. Abdulsalami to intervene and persuade the federal government to take urgent action to alleviate the suffering and hunger that have engulfed the nation.
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