President Bola Tinubu’s government’s 90-day cost-of-living relief plan for 2027 draws criticism from the opposition. Multiple reports say the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Atiku Abubakar’s camp accuse Tinubu of using the programme to influence voters ahead of the presidential election, arguing that the relief period extends beyond the vote date.
Vanguard and The Punch describe the ADC’s charge that the plan’s timetable functions as “election bait,” with the central concern being that the programme runs after Nigerians have already voted. Nigerian Eye and Daily Post also report Atiku Abubakar’s accusation, attributing it to a statement from his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu.
Legit.ng adds further disputed points from Atiku’s camp beyond timing, including claims that fuel-related discounts are missing, and concerns about the plan’s deadline and voter data. Across outlets, the coverage focuses on the same relief-plan dispute but varies in how many specific criticisms are highlighted.
