{
  "id": 16354264,
  "title": "Makinde Faults FG’s Economic Recovery Claims, Says Nigerians Still Hungry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/makinde-faults-fgs-economic-recovery-claims-says-nigerians-still",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T17:22:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/makinde-faults-fgs-economic-recovery-claims-says-nigerians-still-hungry/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, a presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenged President Bola Tinubu's assertions of economic recovery in Nigeria, arguing that the rising foreign reserves were a deceptive tactic to mask widespread poverty and hardship. Makinde described the focus on foreign reserves as a political ploy, emphasizing that true economic development should be determined by the well-being of citizens, not just financial metrics. He made these remarks during the launch of the Makinde and Daura for Better Nigeria (MAD) Resetter Movement in Lagos. The event drew APM leaders, party supporters, stakeholders, and candidates hoping to contest the 2027 elections. Makinde called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria's economy, security framework, education system, and social-political landscape, advocating for the restoration of federalism and multiparty democracy. He highlighted the disconnect between growing foreign reserves and the persistent hunger faced by millions of Nigerians, urging the government to prioritize poverty alleviation alongside financial growth.",
  "summary": "Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using Nigeria’s rising foreign reserves to create a false impression of economic recovery amid widespread hunger and hardship. Makinde described the emphasis on growing foreign reserves as a political gimmick, insisting that economic progress should […]",
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  "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."
}