This is despite repeated assurances by his government that his policies are yielding positive results.

President Bola Tinubu has admitted that millions of Nigerians are grappling with worsening economic hardship and persistent insecurity under his administration.

This is despite repeated assurances by his government that his policies are yielding positive results.

Tinubu made the admission on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in his nomination acceptance speech after emerging as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 presidential election.

In his speech, President Tinubu acknowledged the growing frustration among Nigerians over the harsh economic realities in the country, including rising living costs and insecurity affecting several parts of the country.