--- title: "Tinubu blames opponents for Nigeria's hunger and poverty" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/tinubu-blames-opponents-for-nigerias-hunger-and-poverty" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/tinubu-blames-opponents-for-nigerias-hunger-and-poverty" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/tinubu-blames-opponents-for-nigerias-hunger-and-poverty.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/tinubu-blames-opponents-for-nigerias-hunger-and-poverty" category: "Politics" area: "Africa" published: "2026-10-24T18:25:11.074Z" source_reported: "2026-10-24T17:53:13.000Z" updated: "2026-10-24T19:45:41.178Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-24T19:37:26.526Z" --- # Tinubu blames opponents for Nigeria's hunger and poverty *President Bola Tinubu launched his 2027 campaign by accusing opposition figures of creating economic hardship.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to President Tinubu, with one full report and 14 digests. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets used digests, limiting the depth of reporting and direct quotes. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong verbs like 'slams' and 'fires' to describe political rhetoric. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Bola Tinubu stated that his political opponents created the hunger and poverty in Nigeria. - Tinubu made these remarks at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna State. - The rally marked the formal launch of the APC’s presidential campaign for the 2027 general elections. - Tinubu also defended his administration's record on salary payments and praised governors. President Bola Tinubu has accused opposition parties of creating the hunger and poverty currently facing Nigerians. He stated that his administration is working to eradicate these challenges. Tinubu made these remarks on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna State. The event formally launched the APC’s campaign for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the Ranchers Bees Stadium, also known as Kaduna Township Stadium, Tinubu said, "I hear my opponent talking about hunger, poverty. Who created it? They did! They created the hunger, they created the poverty. We are trying to eradicate it." He also defended his administration's record on salary payments and praised the performance of governors, stating, "We pay salaries regularly. Our governors are working. I am proud of them. They are developing." ## Disagreement on named opponents While President Tinubu broadly blamed "political opponents" or "opposition parties" for the country's economic hardship, some reports specified the individuals he named. Punch Newspapers and Vanguard News reported that Tinubu blamed "my opponent" and "they" without naming specific individuals. However, EJESGIST, Daily Post Nigeria, and Leadership reported that Tinubu specifically named Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as the opposition figures responsible for hunger and poverty. ## Omissions in coverage None of the right-rated reports covered this story. The digests from unrated outlets did not mention specific details about Tinubu's defence of his administration's salary payments or his praise for governors. ## Who covered it Shares of the 19 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 21% (4) - Centre: 53% (10) - Right: 26% (5) 25 of 44 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-24T19:37:26.526Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-24T19:45:41.178Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The two left-rated reports led with President Bola Tinubu blaming his political opponents for hunger and poverty in Nigeria. Punch Newspapers quoted Tinubu directly saying, "Who created it? They did! They created the hunger, they created the poverty. We are trying to eradicate it." Both Punch Newspapers and Vanguard News mentioned the rally took place in Kaduna State and marked the launch of the APC's presidential campaign for the 2027 general elections. Punch Newspapers also included Tinubu's defence of his administration's salary payment record and praise for governors. ### Centre - Centre outlets reported that President Bola Tinubu launched his re‑election campaign in Kaduna, presenting economic reforms as beginning to deliver benefits despite a crisis. Reuters and its syndicated versions (WTVB, The Mighty 790 KFGO, 1330 & 101.5 WHBL) led on the launch and the reforms, noting tax‑code overhaul, exchange‑rate liberalisation and ending a fuel subsidy. France24 and Radio France Internationale also led on Tinubu’s rally remarks about prosperity and recovery. - Channels Television led on Tinubu’s claim that opposition forces were responsible for hunger and poverty, stating his government was working to eradicate the hardship blamed on them. Daily Post Nigeria led on ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar’s criticism that the president was prioritising billboard security over public needs. allAfrica led on the deployment of security personnel to protect campaign billboards in Kaduna. - None of the centre digests provided specific figures on hunger, poverty or the monetary cost of the reforms. They also omitted any quantitative assessment of the cost‑of‑living impact. The material therefore does not include detailed statistics or estimates related to the economic hardships cited by Tinubu. ### Right - Both right‑rated digests reported that President Bola Tinubu formally launched his re‑election campaign in Kaduna on 24 October. The Straits Times digest noted his attempt to persuade voters that recent economic reforms are starting to yield benefits despite a lingering cost‑of‑living crisis. The Rio Times digest added that the opening was part of an electoral calendar guide and referenced the 2023 Kaduna vote and rival tickets. - Neither digest mentioned Tinubu’s accusation that political opponents are responsible for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, nor did either provide a cost estimate for the crisis. Both digests omitted direct quotations from Tinubu or opposition figures, and they did not include any discussion of policy measures beyond the campaign launch. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 3 - high: 10 - unknown: 25 - veryHigh: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [akelicious.net](https://akelicious.net/adc-accuses-apc-of-recycling-old-promises-faults-tinubus-economic-record-at-kaduna-rally) — ADC Accuses APC of Recycling Old Promises, Faults Tinubu’s Economic Record at Kaduna Rally — Akelicious - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-economic-pain-tests-support-2026-10-24) — Nigeria's Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [The Star Kuala Lumpur](https://thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/10/25/nigeria039s-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria's Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [SABC News](https://sabcnews.com/sabcnews/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign) — Nigeria's Tinubu launches re-election campaign - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. - [Legit.ng - Nigeria news.](https://legit.ng/politics/1737766-regret-tinubu-drags-atiku-obi-video-trends) — "You will not regret it": Tinubu drags Atiku, Obi, video trends - [Naija News - Nigeria News](https://naijanews.com/2026/10/24/photos-from-apc-presidential-campaign-in-kaduna) — Photos From APC Presidential Campaign In Kaduna - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/10/24/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria’s Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [France24](https://france24.com/en/live-news/20261024-nigeria-s-tinubu-defends-record-as-economy-bites-ahead-of-election) — Nigeria's Tinubu defends record as economy bites ahead of election - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria's Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [Global Upfront Newspapers](https://globalupfront.com/2026/10/24/you-created-hunger-and-poverty-which-nigerians-are-facing-not-me-tinubu-tells-opposition-at-kaduna-campaign-kick-off) — “You Created Hunger And Poverty Which Nigerians Are Facing,” Not Me, Tinubu Tells Opposition At Kaduna Campaign Kick-Off - [The Rio Times](https://riotimesonline.com/nigeria-apc-2027-early-campaign-kaduna-explained-2026) — Nigeria APC Early Campaign Opens 24 Oct - [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261024-nigeria-s-tinubu-defends-record-as-economy-bites-ahead-of-election) — Nigeria's Tinubu defends record as economy bites ahead of election - [Sahara Reporters](https://saharareporters.com/2026/10/24/my-opponents-created-hunger-poverty-which-nigerians-are-facing-tinubu-says-campaign-kick) — 'My Opponents Created Hunger, Poverty Which Nigerians Are Facing' – Tinubu Says At Campaign Kick-Off In Kaduna - [P.M. News Nigeria](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/24/they-created-the-hunger-and-poverty-tinubu-fires-at-opposition-in-kaduna) — ‘They created the hunger and poverty’ – Tinubu fires at opposition in Kaduna - [rtl.lu](https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/nigerias-tinubu-defends-record-as-economy-bites-ahead-of-election-140585078) — Campaign trail: Nigeria's Tinubu defends record as economy bites ahead of election - [Channels Television](https://channelstv.com/2026/10/24/you-created-hunger-and-poverty-tinubu-tells-opposition-at-kaduna-campaign-kick-off) — ‘You Created Hunger And Poverty,’ Tinubu Tells Opposition At Kaduna Campaign Kick-Off - [tvcnews.tv](https://tvcnews.tv/tinubu-defends-reforms-at-kaduna-apc-presidential-campaign-rally-flag-off) — Tinubu Defends Reforms At Kaduna APC Presidential Campaign Rally Flag Off - [EJESGIST | Top Naija Gist and Latest jobs in Nigeria](https://ejesgist.com/atiku-peter-obi-created-hunger-and-poverty-in-nigeria-not-me-tinubu) — Atiku, Peter Obi Created Hunger and Poverty in Nigeria, Not Me - [ghanamma.com](https://ghanamma.com/2026/10/24/2027-they-created-the-hunger-tinubu-slams-opponents-at-kaduna-rally) — 2027: ‘They created the hunger’ — Tinubu slams opponents at Kaduna rally - [Vanguard News](https://vanguardngr.com/2026/10/2027-they-created-the-hunger-tinubu-slams-opponents-at-kaduna-rally) — 2027: ‘They created the hunger’ — Tinubu slams opponents at Kaduna rally - [Daily Post Nigeria](https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/24/2027-atiku-peter-obi-others-created-poverty-hunger-in-nigeria-tinubu) — 2027: Atiku, Peter Obi, others created poverty, hunger in Nigeria - [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/opposition-created-nigerias-hunger-poverty-tinubu) — Opposition Created Nigeria’s Hunger, Poverty - [Leadership](https://leadership.ng/2027-they-created-hunger-poverty-we-are-trying-to-eradicate-it-tinubu) — 2027: ‘I’m Eradicating The Hunger, Poverty You Created’ — Tinubu Tells Atiku, Other Opposition Leaders - [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com/tinubu-slams-opponents-in-kaduna-says-they-created-hunger-poverty) — Tinubu slams opponents in Kaduna, says they created hunger, poverty - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/24/nigerian-president-launches-reelection-bid-during-a-cost-of-living-crisis-and-a-fractured-opposition) — Nigerian president launches reelection bid during a cost-of-living crisis and a fractured opposition - [Business Elites Africa](https://businesselitesafrica.com/ahmed-bala-tinubu-2027-kaduna-campaign) — Ahmed Bala launches Tinubu 2027 campaign in Kaduna - [Premium Times Nigeria](https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/919831-2027-apc-supporters-slept-at-kaduna-venue-streets-ahead-tinubu-campaign-flag-off.html) — 2027: APC supporters slept at Kaduna venue, streets ahead Tinubu campaign flag-off - [P.M. News Nigeria](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/24/arewa-ll-return-tinubu-to-aso-rock-kwankwaso) — Arewa ‘ll return Tinubu to Aso rock – Kwankwaso - [The Whistler Nigeria](https://thewhistler.ng/kaduna-tinubu-apc-governors-set-for-2027-campaign-flag-off) — Kaduna: Tinubu, APC Governors Set For 2027 Campaign Flag-Off - [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/apc-supporters-gather-for-tinubus-campaign-in-kaduna) — APC Supporters Gather for Tinubu’s Campaign in Kaduna - [tvcnews.tv](https://tvcnews.tv/tinubu-uba-sani-partnership-takes-centre-stage-as-apc-flags-off-2027-campaign-in-kaduna) — Tinubu, Uba Sani Partnership Takes Centre Stage As APC Flags Off 2027 Campaign In Kaduna - [Channels Television](https://channelstv.com/2026/10/24/the-road-to-2027-runs-through-kaduna-but-the-north-is-not-a-number) — The Road To 2027 Runs Through Kaduna, But The North Is Not A Number - [ghanamma.com](https://ghanamma.com/2026/10/24/youre-protecting-billboards-but-cant-protect-citizens-atiku-tells-tinubu) — You’re Protecting Billboards, But Can’t Protect Citizens – Atiku Tells Tinubu - [NewsTimes.com.ng](https://newstimes.com.ng/2026/10/security-tightened-in-kaduna-ahead-of-tinubus-apc-campaign-flag-off) — Security tightened in Kaduna ahead of Tinubu’s APC campaign flag-off - NewsTmes.com.ng - [The Mighty 790 KFGO](https://kfgo.com/2026/10/24/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria’s Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [1330 & 101.5 WHBL](https://whbl.com/2026/10/24/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria’s Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [WTAQ](https://wtaq.com/2026/10/24/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria’s Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [KELO Newstalk 1320 107.9](https://kelo.com/2026/10/24/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria’s Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [whtc.com](https://whtc.com/2026/10/24/nigerias-tinubu-launches-re-election-campaign-as-economic-pain-tests-support) — Nigeria’s Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support - [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com/thousands-flood-kaduna-streets-ahead-of-apc-presidential-campaign-rally) — Thousands flood Kaduna streets ahead of APC presidential campaign rally - [Daily Trust](https://dailytrust.com/protect-nigerians-not-billboards-atiku-tells-tinubu) — Protect Nigerians, not Billboards, Atiku Tells Tinubu - [Voice of Nigeria](https://von.gov.ng/kaduna-ready-for-president-tinubus-campaign-rally) — Kaduna Ready for President Tinubu’s Campaign Rally - [Idoma Voice Newspaper](https://idomavoice.com/apc-2027-campaign-security-kaduna) — Tinubu’s arrival: Kaduna steps up security ahead of APC campaign rally - [tv360nigeria.com](https://tv360nigeria.com/tinubus-arrival-sparks-security-surge-billboard-protection-in-kaduna) — Tinubu’s Arrival Sparks Security Surge, Billboard Protection In Kaduna - TV360 Nigeria - [Daily Post Nigeria](https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/you-claim-nigerians-love-you-yet-your-billboards-need-guards-atiku-tackles-tinubu) — 'You claim Nigerians love you, yet your billboards need guards' – Atiku tackles Tinubu - [Leadership](https://leadership.ng/kaduna-tightens-security-protects-tinubus-billboards-ahead-of-visit) — Kaduna Tightens Security, Protects Tinubu’s Billboards Ahead Of Visit - [worldstagenews.com](https://worldstagenews.com/nigeria-security-forces-deploy-personnel-to-protect-tinubus-posters-ahead-of-saturday-presidential-campaign-flag-off-in-kaduna) — Nigeria: Security forces deploy personnel to protect Tinubu’s posters ahead of Saturday presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna - [Dateline Nigeria](https://dateline.ng/apc-presidential-campaign-kaduna-police-restrict-heavy-duty-vehicles) — APC presidential Campaign: Kaduna police restrict heavy-duty vehicles - [mediatalkafrica.com](https://mediatalkafrica.com/305734/kaduna-police-restrict-heavy-duty-vehicles-saturday-for-tinubu-visit) — Kaduna Police Restrict Heavy-Duty Vehicles Saturday for Tinubu Visit - [Vanguard News](https://vanguardngr.com/2026/10/presidential-%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0campaign-kaduna) — Presidential ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌​⁠​‌‌‍⁠‌​Campaign: Kaduna Police restrict heavy-duty vehicles - [allAfrica](https://allafrica.com/stories/202610230125.html) — Nigeria: Security Operatives Guard Tinubu's Billboards Ahead Campaign Launch - [Naija News - Nigeria News](https://naijanews.com/2026/10/23/security-operatives-tinubu-posters-billboards-campaign) — Security Operatives Deployed To Guard Tinubu's Posters, Billboards Ahead Of Campaign - [Global Upfront Newspapers](https://globalupfront.com/2026/10/23/vandalism-security-operatives-guard-tinubus-billboards-ahead-reelection-campaign-launch-in-kaduna) — Vandalism: Security Operatives Guard Tinubu’s Billboards Ahead Reelection Campaign Launch In Kaduna - [TheNigerialawyer](https://thenigerialawyer.com/security-tightened-in-kaduna-ahead-of-tinubus-2027-campaign-flag-off-operatives-guard-posters-billboards) — Security Tightened In Kaduna Ahead Of Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Flag-Off — Operatives Guard Posters, Billboards - [authorityngr.com](https://authorityngr.com/2026/10/22/musa-leads-security-inspection-as-kaduna-prepares-for-apc-presidential-campaign-flag-off) — Musa leads security inspection as Kaduna prepares for APC presidential campaign flag-off - THE AUTHORITY NEWS ## Questions **What did President Tinubu say about hunger and poverty in Nigeria?** President Bola Tinubu stated that his political opponents created the hunger and poverty in Nigeria. He made these remarks during the APC's presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna State, asserting that his administration is working to eradicate these issues. **When and where did President Tinubu make these statements?** President Bola Tinubu made these statements on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off rally held at the Ranchers Bees Stadium, also known as Kaduna Township Stadium, in Kaduna State. This event marked the formal launch of the APC's campaign for the 2027 general elections. **Did President Tinubu name the specific opponents he blamed?** Some reports indicated that President Tinubu broadly blamed "political opponents" or "opposition parties." However, EJESGIST, Daily Post Nigeria, and Leadership specifically reported that he named Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as the opposition figures responsible for the country's hunger and poverty. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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