Paul Ibe, the media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced significant concerns over the ongoing hardship and hunger in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a statement released on Sunday, Ibe contended that the challenges Nigerians are enduring now are an amplified continuation of the difficulties experienced during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Ibe characterized the current situation as “Buhari pro-max,” suggesting that the issues prevalent during Buhari’s tenure have only intensified under Tinubu. He criticized the Tinubu administration for its apparent lack of readiness to tackle these challenges and for failing to acknowledge the severity of the hardships faced by the populace.
The statement highlighted several critical areas, including economic struggles, persistent insecurity, and unresolved issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery. Ibe noted that despite substantial investments in the refinery by the previous administration, the expected benefits have not been realized, casting doubt on the current government’s management of the project.
Ibe’s comments reflect growing dissatisfaction among some Nigerians with the current administration’s trajectory, particularly when compared to the previous government.
