Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized remarks attributed to President Bola Tinubu on hunger, describing the comments as insensitive to the hardships faced by many Nigerians.
In a post shared on his X account on Friday, July 31, 2026, Obi said food insecurity has worsened in recent years, claiming that the number of Nigerians experiencing acute food insecurity rose from about 17 million before Tinubu assumed office in 2023 to approximately 35 million.
Obi acknowledged that hunger is not a new challenge in Nigeria but argued that its long history should not diminish concern for those currently struggling with worsening economic conditions.
He maintained that public officials should respond to the country’s food security crisis with greater sensitivity rather than rely on the historical existence of hunger.
The statement sparked mixed reactions on social media, with users expressing differing views on Obi’s comments, Tinubu’s reported remarks, and Nigeria’s ongoing food security challenges.
