The Presidency responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, accusing Atiku of assuming the role of "opposition-in-chief" to Tinubu. In a statement, the presidency, through Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, dismissed Atiku's remarks as pedestrian and uninformed, highlighting the economic reform agenda pursued by President Tinubu. The statement countered Atiku's claims, asserting that the government's policies have positive, realistic, and sustainable trajectories. It challenged Atiku to provide better policy options and acknowledged that the reforms might cause immediate pains but would lead to prosperity in the medium and long terms. The presidency urged Atiku to be honest about the challenges President Tinubu inherited and emphasized the need for a complete overhaul to ensure the country's survival.
