Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticises President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying high costs are pushing Nigerian bakers out of business. Multiple outlets report that Atiku links the situation to broader economic conditions affecting companies beyond baking, arguing the reforms are failing to deliver relief.
Atiku’s remarks centre on the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria, which outlets say has lost close to 40% of its membership in two years. Several reports also cite pressure from rising energy costs and the cost of borrowing, while one outlet adds that cooking gas in Abuja reaches ₦1,800 per kilogram. The coverage frames the claim as part of Atiku’s wider campaign message directed at Tinubu’s economic policies.
Across the articles, the common thread is Atiku’s criticism and the reported membership decline among bakers. Differences are mainly in the added detail and emphasis—some focus on the overall “high-cost” economy and drivers like energy and loans, while others foreground specific local pricing of cooking gas.
