The African Democratic Congress has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of deepening economic hardship in Nigeria, claiming its policies have placed a heavy burden on ordinary citizens.

The party’s governorship candidate in Jigawa State, Sabo Muhammad Nakudu, made the claim in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday.

Nakudu said the economic policies introduced by the Tinubu administration since May 29, 2023, have made life increasingly difficult for many Nigerians.

He called for urgent and sustained measures to tackle the situation and improve the living conditions of citizens.

The ADC candidate blamed the hardship on the policies of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that Nigerians deserve better living conditions.

Nakudu also described the one-month reduction in fuel prices announced by the Tinubu administration as deceptive, insisting that Nigerians need more sustainable relief from the rising cost of living.

He linked the price reduction to a proposal by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the ADC’s presidential candidate, to restore the fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027.

According to Nakudu, ordinary Nigerians have continued to suffer since the Federal Government announced the removal of the fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023.

He said the temporary price reduction, which he attributed to pressure arising from Atiku’s proposal, was not enough to address the economic challenges facing the country.

Nakudu urged Nigerians not to regard the reduction as a permanent measure, alleging that it was meant to mislead the public.

He said the ADC’s objective was to rescue ordinary Nigerians from the economic hardship and insecurity which, according to him, have characterised the APC-led government.