The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential
candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, said President Bola Tinubu’s economic
reforms are wicked, killing jobs, emptying pockets and driving businesses out
of Nigeria.
Atiku was reacting to the exit of global ride-hailing
company, Uber, from Nigeria.
Uber officially ended its 12-year operations in Nigeria on
September 2, 2026.
It cited a review of its evolving business priorities and
investment focus across Africa as the reason for ending its operations in
Nigeria.
However, Atiku said Uber exited Nigeria because passengers
could no longer afford to pay its fares and drivers could not earn enough money
to feed their families.
The former Vice President made this known through his
spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, in a statement on X.
According to Shaibu:
“Dear @officialABAT, Uber did not leave because Nigerians
stopped needing rides. It left because, under your economy, passengers could no
longer afford the fares and drivers could no longer earn enough to feed their
families.
“Fuel went up. Spare parts, car loans and repairs went up.
The naira fell. Then came more taxes and licence fees from your Taiwo Oyedele.
“He brought a stealth tax on movement. Before passengers
reach their destinations, your government has already emptied their pockets.
“Passengers pay more, drivers earn less and the platforms
struggle to survive.
“Uber could not increase fares because Nigerians were
already struggling. It could not keep fares low because drivers were losing
money.
“After 12 years, it packed its bags, leaving behind lost
jobs, lost incomes and more worried families.
“Mr. Bola, stop calling this reform. Any policy that empties
pockets, kills jobs and drives businesses out of Nigeria is organised hardship
and wickedness raised to an ontological level.
“You @officialABAT made life expensive. Atiku will make
Nigeria affordable again.”
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