{
  "id": 8086358,
  "title": "APM faults Tinubu’s reforms, laments economic hardship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apm-faults-tinubus-reforms-laments-economic-hardship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T19:48:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/apm-faults-tinubus-reforms-laments-economic-hardship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has criticized the remarks made by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, regarding the economic difficulties faced by Nigeria. In a statement, the APM argued that President Bola Tinubu's administration was responsible for the failure that led to these challenges. The APM specifically faulted the removal of fuel subsidies, naira floatation, and other economic measures, claiming that these policies have worsened hardship and negatively impacted businesses and households throughout the country. Bagudu acknowledged the government's underestimation of the economic turmoil that followed these reforms, which the APM deemed irresponsible and unpardonable. The statement emphasized that the government should take responsibility for the hardship faced by Nigerians, apologize to citizens, and withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The APM called for a hard reset in Nigeria's political system, advocating for a leadership with a clear roadmap for addressing the nation's economic and security challenges while protecting citizens from further hardship.",
  "summary": "The Allied Peoples Movement has faulted President Tinubu’s economic reforms, citing a minister’s remarks as proof of the administration’s failure. Read More: https://punchng.com/apm-faults-tinubus-reforms-laments-economic-hardship/",
  "key_points": [
    "APM criticizes President Tinubu's economic reforms, blaming them for Nigeria's hardships.",
    "Removal of fuel subsidies, naira floatation, and other policies worsened economic challenges.",
    "APM demands government responsibility, apology, and withdrawal from 2027 presidential race."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Don’t mistake Nigerians’ patience for acceptance of hardship — Northern Elders to Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/dont-mistake-nigerians-patience-for-acceptance-of-hardship-northern",
        "published": "2026-09-17T18:21:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "APM faults Tinubu’s reforms, laments economic hardship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apm-faults-tinubus-reforms-laments-economic-hardship-8087905",
        "published": "2026-09-17T19:56:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}