Bayo Onanuga, a presidential spokesman, stated that he does not agree with the perception of widespread hunger in Nigeria, claiming that many citizens are benefiting from the policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration. He expressed these views during an interview on Arise Television, where he highlighted various government initiatives that he believes are positively impacting the populace.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration for being out of touch with the everyday challenges faced by Nigerians. The party emphasized that infrastructure improvements, such as roads, do not address the immediate needs of the populace, highlighting a disconnect between the government and ordinary citizens, according to Naija News.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the current administration under President Tinubu, claiming that hunger has become a prominent issue during his tenure. He accused the Presidency of deflecting blame onto the media for the escalating insecurity and economic difficulties in Nigeria, describing this response as a dangerous denial of the realities faced by ordinary citizens, according to a statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, has attributed Nigeria's worsening hunger crisis to leadership failure rather than a food shortage. He criticized the current leadership as incompetent and irresponsible, suggesting that these factors have exacerbated the situation in the country.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized Bola Tinubu's administration for what it termed "grave insensitivity" following comments made by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who reportedly stated he does not perceive the hunger and hardship expressed by Nigerians. The ADC urged political figures Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi to remain vigilant in protecting the electoral process.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, emphasized the need for leaders who prioritize the welfare of citizens to combat the increasing hunger in Nigeria. His comments followed a statement from the United Nations World Food Programme indicating that over 17 million Nigerians are facing hunger. Obi warned that the situation could worsen if appropriate leaders are not elected.