“If the economy is doing so well, why are Nigerians getting poorer?” Atiku asked, describing it as the one question the Presidency failed to answer despite its extensive defence of the administration’s record. ‘Nigerians Can’t Eat GDP’The former Vice President argued that economic growth means little if it fails to improve living standards. He maintained that while government officials celebrate improved fiscal indicators, Nigerians continue to endure unreliable electricity, rising unemployment, insecurity and one of the country’s worst cost-of-living crises. Atiku said Nigerians never opposed the removal of fuel subsidy but expected tangible benefits from the painful reform.