Fresh political controversy has erupted after activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent remarks on hunger in Nigeria, accusing the President of failing to address one of the country’s biggest challenges.
The exchange followed Tinubu’s comments at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he stated that hunger had existed in Nigeria long before he was born. The President made the remark while defending his administration’s economic reforms, arguing that his government inherited longstanding economic problems and national liabilities.
Tinubu also spoke about Nigeria’s economic direction, population growth, and the impact of ongoing reforms, insisting that his administration is working to reposition the country’s economy despite inherited challenges.
Reacting to the statement, Sowore dismissed the explanation, describing the President as “clueless” and questioning the purpose of seeking public office if long-standing problems remain unresolved.
In a post shared on his official X account, the activist argued that acknowledging the historical existence of hunger should not excuse the current administration from tackling it.
“This @officialABAT man is clueless. Did he campaign to perpetuate generational hunger or to end it?” Sowore wrote.
He further questioned whether Tinubu sought political power to solve Nigeria’s economic hardship or simply continue a cycle of poverty that has affected millions of citizens over the years.
“If hunger existed before you were born, wasn’t that exactly why you sought power, to end it?” he added.
Sowore concluded his remarks by alleging that the political class has failed to address the nation’s persistent economic struggles, ending his post with the hashtag #TinubuMustGO alongside #Sowore2027.
The exchange has sparked heated reactions across social media, with supporters of both men debating the President’s economic policies and the growing concerns over the cost of living in Nigeria. As conversations continue, many Nigerians remain focused on whether ongoing reforms will eventually translate into improved living conditions.
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