Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the fuel subsidy crisis, referring to him as “TPain” in a tweet on Thursday.
Atiku attributed the current economic challenges facing Nigeria to what he described as the “haphazard and disingenuous approach” of the Tinubu administration to fuel subsidy management.
In his statement, Atiku expressed concern about the escalating inflation rate, stating that it is severely impacting the lives of Nigerians.
Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu, particularly in reference to the fuel subsidy crisis, reflects growing public dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s economic challenges. Atiku’s use of the nickname “TPain” for Tinubu cleverly links the president to the American rapper T-Pain, emphasizing the hardship (or “pain”) many Nigerians feel under his leadership. The critique centers on what Atiku describes as Tinubu’s disorganized and insincere handling of the fuel subsidy, which he blames for worsening inflation and economic hardship in the country.
This label appears to have first surfaced in April 2024 on social media, gaining more traction by September due to frustrations with the rising cost of living. Atiku’s statement echoes sentiments shared by many Nigerians, who feel that Tinubu has not adequately addressed the challenges brought on by inflation and fuel subsidy removal.
By calling Tinubu “undisturbed” by the plight of citizens, Atiku underscores concerns about the administration’s perceived detachment from the struggles of ordinary Nigerians, who are feeling the brunt of the economic downturn.
The term has gained traction on platforms like X and Instagram.
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