The former vice-president highlights pressure on households from food prices, transport costs and insecurity while urging registered Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards.
By Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News Desk
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has drawn attention to the economic pressures facing Nigerian households, citing the rising cost of basic necessities and persistent security concerns in a message urging eligible citizens to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). He said families across the country were struggling to meet everyday needs, warning that economic hardship and fear should not become conditions that future generations are forced to accept.
Atiku’s message highlighted the difficulties confronting parents, pensioners and young workers. He described parents going to bed worried about how to feed their children the following day, while pensioners face difficult choices between buying food and purchasing essential medicines. He also pointed to the pressure on workers whose earnings are increasingly absorbed by transport fares, rent and other basic expenses, leaving less money available for their households.
The former vice-president also raised concerns about insecurity, referring to the fear experienced by families worried about kidnapping, attacks and the safety of their loved ones. He argued that economic hardship and insecurity compound one another, placing additional pressure on households already struggling to make ends meet. His message called for a Nigeria in which families can meet their basic needs and live without constant fear for their personal safety.
Atiku urged registered voters to collect and keep their PVCs, describing the document as an important means through which citizens can exercise their democratic choice. His appeal placed voter participation at the centre of his message, encouraging eligible Nigerians to retain the ability to take part in elections. The statement presents voting as a peaceful way for citizens to express their preferences and hold political leaders accountable through the electoral process.
In a direct political criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Atiku said, “Bola made life expensive. I will work to make life affordable again.” He also promised to work towards restoring the security Nigerians deserve. The remarks frame the cost of living and public safety as central issues in his political message, while presenting his proposed direction as one focused on affordability, dignity and security. These are political pledges, and their eventual impact would depend on the policies proposed, the resources available and how any future administration implements them.
Atiku concluded by calling for Nigerians across generations to stand together in pursuit of a country where families can live with dignity, safety and hope. His message adds to the political debate over household costs, public security and the responsibilities of government ahead of the next general election. While the statement outlines his criticisms and promises, voters will ultimately need to assess the policy details, records and proposals presented by political actors when making their own decisions.
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