{
  "id": 14400294,
  "title": "2027: ‘Bola’ has made life expensive, we can’t allow it – Atiku challenges Tinubu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-bola-has-made-life-expensive-we-cant-allow-it-atiku-challenges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T08:10:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/2027-bola-has-made-life-expensive-we-cant-allow-it-atiku-challenges-tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu for the escalating cost of living and rising insecurity in Nigeria. In a post on his X account, Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, lamented that Nigerian families are grappling with the affordability of basic necessities while living in constant fear of kidnappings and attacks. He urged registered voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in anticipation of future elections.\n\nAtiku expressed deep sympathy for the struggles faced by citizens, stating that parents are now worried about feeding their children, and pensioners are forced to choose between purchasing food and essential medication. He also highlighted the financial hardships faced by young Nigerians, who despite their hard work, continue to struggle as transport fares, rent, and other essential expenses consume their earnings.\n\nThe ADC chieftain further expressed his concern over the pervasive insecurity across the nation, emphasizing that families are increasingly worried about the safety of their loved ones amid kidnappings and attacks. Atiku declared, \"No family should have to face hunger and insecurity at the same time. We cannot allow this hardship and fear to become the future our children inherit.\"\n\nAppealing to eligible voters, Atiku called for the collection and safeguarding of their PVCs, describing them as tools for citizens to voice their choices and demand political change through the ballot. He pledged to work towards making life affordable again and restoring the security that every Nigerian deserves. Atiku urged Nigerians of all generations to unite in pursuit of a country where families can live with dignity, safety, and hope.",
  "summary": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the rising cost of living and insecurity in Nigeria, saying his administration has made life increasingly difficult for citizens. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said Nigerian families were struggling to afford basic necessities, while many citizens continued to live […] 2027:…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: ‘Sit at your father’s house if you don’t want to debate’ – Oseni fires Tinubu, Atiku, others",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-sit-at-your-fathers-house-if-you-dont-want-to-debate-oseni-fires",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:14:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}