The Presidency and Atiku Are Arguing Over the Economy. The Bigger Battle Is About Who Owns the 2027 Narrative.
Nigeria’s economic debate has officially entered campaign mode. The Presidency has pushed back strongly against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, rejecting his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies and insisting that the opposition is relying on “outdated data” to paint an inaccurate picture of the country’s economy. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga defended the administration’s…