Atiku Abubakar 2026 New Year message
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As the clock struck midnight and fireworks filled the Nigerian sky to welcome 2026, the mood across the nation was a complex mix of relief and hope. For many, just surviving the previous year was a testimony in itself. Joining millions of citizens in this transition, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar shared a deeply personal and professional reflection on the state of the nation.
In his 2026 New Year message, the Waziri Adamawa did not mince words, describing 2025 as one of the most punishing and difficult years in our country’s recent memory. His message serves as a sobering reminder that while we celebrate a new beginning, the scars of the past twelve months are still very fresh in the minds of the common man.
Reflecting on a year of economic suffocation and hardship
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Atiku’s assessment of 2025 is one that many Nigerians can relate to without much explanation. He described the year as a period of economic suffocation where the hustle of the average citizen was met with walls of inflation and business closures. From the markets in Onitsha to the streets of Kano, the cry was the same: the cost of living had become a heavy burden that proved body no be firewood. The former Vice President noted that the year was defined by a lack of empathy from the corridors of power, leaving millions to grapple with hunger and unemployment while being told to make even more sacrifices.
This economic hardship was not just a headline for him; it was a lived reality for the long suffering people who saw their purchasing power vanish.
The fallout of policy inconsistencies and governance gaps
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One of the most striking parts of the message was the critique of how the nation’s affairs were managed over the last year. Atiku highlighted that for several months, the country seemed to be running without a functional budget, relying instead on a cycle of heavy borrowing that puts the future of our children at risk.
He pointed to what he called policy inconsistency and the controversy surrounding the tax laws, which he described as a sign of decay in the system. For a professional editor looking at the figures, the concern is clear: you cannot build a prosperous nation on a foundation of trial and error and a lack of transparency in the legislative process. He argued that a government that starts with such irregularities cannot lead the people to true prosperity.
Standing against ethnic divisions and political propaganda
In a move to humanize the political struggle, the Waziri urged Nigerians to look past the propaganda that often masks the reality of our economic distress. He warned against the dangerous game of dividing the people along religious and ethnic lines. These divisions, he argued, only serve as a distraction while the resources of the nation are mismanaged.
According to him, the suffering in the land does not know tribe or tongue; when the price of bread goes up, it affects everyone regardless of who they voted for. He called for a united front where citizens reject these artificial barriers and hold their leaders accountable with one voice, especially as we move further into this new year.
Finding the fuel for national awakening in 2026
Despite the heavy heart with which he reviewed the past year, Atiku did not leave Nigerians without a glimmer of hope. He insisted that the hardships of 2025 should not lead to despair but should instead become the fuel for a national awakening. As we step into 2026, the message is that our resilience is our greatest strength, but it must be channeled toward demanding better governance.
He reminded the nation that democracy still provides the peaceful means to bring about change through the ballot box. For every Nigerian who felt pushed to the brink last year, the call is to stay vigilant, stay united, and work together for a country where the government truly serves the people. The goal is to ensure that 2026 does not become another punishing chapter, but a turning point for the better.
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