Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on the Nigerian federal government to clarify the whereabouts of what he terms the 'missing' two percent of the country's GDP, following a disclosure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria did not include public expenditure amounting to approximately N8.8 trillion, or 2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in its recent national budgets. This omission has led to a discrepancy between the reported fiscal deficit and the actual financing requirements of the country, according to the IMF's Resident Representative.

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.

Public affairs and political analysts from Southern Nigeria have criticized the selection of former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Analysts suggest that this choice may hinder Atiku's chances of winning the election, as reported by DAILY POST.

Nigeria's budget cycles under President Bola Tinubu have been described as chaotic, characterized by repeated extensions of the 2025 capital budget. The article explores the implications of this disorganization on the country's financial management and governance, according to Punch.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu's administration for attributing the issues of insecurity and economic hardship to Nigerians. He argues that it is unjust to place the blame on the citizens for these challenges.