Atiku Slams Tinubu as Nigeria’s Most Incompetent President Ever

As President Bola Tinubu marks his second year in office, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Tinubu administration as “incompetent,” “disconnected,” and “anti-people,” rating it one of the worst governments in Nigeria’s democratic history.

Atiku, in a tweet on Thursday, claimed that no previous administration has inflicted this level of hardship on the masses while showing such disregard for transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership.

He alleged that the Tinubu-led government has intensified economic hardship, increased public debt, and introduced policies that disproportionately affect poorer Nigerians.

He pointed to Nigeria’s public debt rising from about ₦49 trillion in 2023 to ₦144 trillion in 2025, with further borrowing proposals that could raise it to ₦183 trillion.

Atiku contrasted this with state governments, saying, “While the federal government racks up debt, state governments have shown more discipline, reducing their debt levels from ₦5.86 trillion to ₦3.97 trillion. The implication is clear: the federal government, under Tinubu, is the primary driver of Nigeria’s current debt crisis.”