The Atiku Media Office has responded to recent remarks by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Bayelsa, where he attempted to justify the deepening hardship in Nigeria by drawing comparisons with fuel prices in other countries. It noted that Nigeria is currently more expensive to live in than Kenya, with a significantly higher cost of living despite lower fuel prices. The statement further highlighted the decline in earning power, noting that Kenya’s GDP per capita is nearly double that of Nigeria. It added that a minimum wage earner in Nairobi earns the equivalent of about ₦170,000—more than twice Nigeria’s ₦70,000—placing Nigerians under severe economic strain. Nigerians deserve better,” the statement concluded.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2026 01:07 UTC