{
  "id": 20100221,
  "title": "Yari’s Insensitive Comments on Economic Hardship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/yaris-insensitive-comments-on-economic-hardship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T02:33:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/15/yaris-insensitive-comments-on-economic-hardship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, recently made insensitive comments regarding economic hardship in Nigeria. His remarks during an APC presidential campaign rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, suggested that only lazy Nigerians are struggling with food shortages. Yari claimed that if hardworking Nigerians existed, they would not face hunger, despite soaring food prices. This viewpoint was widely considered insensitive and misplaced, as Nigeria boasts one of the most hardworking populations globally. Some Nigerians, even those who have traveled abroad for better working conditions, take on multiple jobs to make ends meet. The failure of the government to provide basic services such as electricity, security, education, and healthcare has left many Nigerians struggling to support themselves and their families. In the North, where Yari originates, the impact of insecurity on the populace due to the government's inability to ensure safety is evident. Politicians in Nigeria often evade accountability by accusing others instead. Unlike working individuals who earn their livelihoods, many politicians derive income from public funds without contributing meaningfully to society. Furthermore, numerous politicians lack professional careers beyond politics. Even those who once thrived in other fields have abandoned their previous professions, as politics has become the most lucrative business in Nigeria. It is crucial for Nigerian leaders to refrain from blaming the people they govern, as such actions only exacerbate existing issues. Yari's insensitive comment highlights the need for accountability and a focus on addressing the genuine challenges faced by the Nigerian populace.",
  "summary": "When many Nigerians thought that the country’s leaders must have learnt lessons from the outrage that greeted former President Muhammadu Buhari’s description of the Nigerian youths as lazy, the Director-General of",
  "key_points": [
    "Senator Yari made insensitive comments about economic hardship in Nigeria.",
    "He blamed laziness for food shortages, despite soaring prices.",
    "Yari's remarks highlight need for accountability and addressing real challenges."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Blaming the populace for systemic economic struggles allows political leaders to evade accountability for failing to provide essential services like security, electricity, and healthcare to the hardworking public.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}