Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar renews criticism of the APC-led government, saying Nigerians still lack answers about the October 20, 2020 Lekki Toll Gate shooting and that economic hardship has worsened. Across reports, Atiku frames the lack of accountability for the EndSARS-era incident as a continuing source of public anger.
Atiku’s central demand, repeated by multiple outlets, is accountability—specifically the question of who gave the order. Nigerian Eye adds additional detail on how Atiku links the issue to the government’s broader handling of the period, including Tinubu’s remarks at the time and the impact of higher living costs. It also describes Atiku citing rising petrol prices and shrinking purchasing power, alongside an anecdote about a young woman leaving work due to transport costs.
Other outlets focus more tightly on the political challenge itself. The Punch highlights the combination of unresolved Lekki questions and the rising cost of living, while Vanguard and Daily Post Nigeria emphasize Atiku’s “who gave the order?” framing directed at the APC and Tinubu.
