Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has promised to change the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and forgive debts for eligible Nigerian students. He criticized President Bola Tinubu for claiming that education has become more affordable under his leadership, calling this claim "dishonest." Atiku's spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, argued that the government has made education more expensive and then offered loans as a solution, which he described as "witchcraft economics." He believes that students should not have to start their careers burdened by debt and that education should be accessible without forcing families to borrow money. Shaibu also accused the government of using scare tactics against students and workers regarding Atiku's plans to lower energy costs. He argued that reducing energy prices would actually help workers and students, rather than harm them. Overall, Atiku aims to make education cheaper and provide relief for students who are struggling with debt.
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