Tinubu blames opposition for creating hunger and poverty

President Bola Tinubu accused opposition politicians of engineering Nigeria's hunger and poverty ahead of the elections. He said he hears his opponents talk about the issues but asserts they are the ones who created them. The comments were reported by Linda Ikeji's Blog, Information Nigeria and The Tide.

What we know

• President Bola Tinubu made the accusation in a public statement.
• He said opposition parties created hunger and poverty in Nigeria.
• The remarks were made ahead of upcoming elections.
• Linda Ikeji's Blog, Information Nigeria and The Tide reported the comments.

Why it matters: The claim frames the election debate and may influence voters' perception of who is responsible for economic hardship.

Sources

1. You created hunger and poverty you’re campaigning against - Tinubu accuses opposition – Linda Ikeji's Blog, 24 Oct 2026
2. “Opposition To Blame For Hunger, Poverty In Nigeria” – Tinubu – Information Nigeria, 24 Oct 2026
3. Tinubu, Atiku Bicker Over Nigerians’ Economic Challenges – The Tide, 9 h ago
4. NDC fires back at Tinubu over claim opposition created hunger – The Sun, 5 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 11:34 WAT – Now also reported by The Sun
• 26 Oct, 08:19 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 26 Oct, 08:12 WAT – Now also reported by The Tide
• 25 Oct, 22:05 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 18:18 WAT – Story published – 2 outlets

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