As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the focus should be on the economic realities of Nigerians, including poverty, food insecurity, unemployment, and the rising cost of living. According to the National Bureau of Statistics' 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index, 133 million Nigerians (63% of the population) were multidimensionally poor. Rural areas had a higher poverty rate of 72% compared to 42% in urban areas. The article questions what political parties are offering to address these challenges.
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