Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Kano State governor, has warned Nigerians against giving Bola Tinubu another term, saying his government could impose more taxes while continuing to seek money from citizens.

Kwankwaso made the remarks while addressing supporters at an NDC event, where he criticised Tinubu’s economic policies and accused his government of failing to use the savings from fuel subsidy removal for the benefit of Nigerians.

In a video shared on X, Kwankwaso said Nigerians who support Tinubu’s re-election should be prepared for further hardship, warning that the government could eventually come looking for money in their bedrooms.

“If you give Tinubu a second chance, he will come to your bedroom to look for money to take,” he said.

He also accused Tinubu’s government of pocketing the money saved from removing the petrol subsidy, rather than using the funds to improve public services and ease the economic difficulties facing citizens.

According to Kwankwaso, the government removed the subsidy but Nigerians have yet to experience the benefits he believes should have followed the policy.

He argued that citizens should not be made to bear more financial burdens while the government fails to account for the savings.

The former Kano governor’s comments come amid continuing public debate over the impact of subsidy removal, rising living costs and the federal government’s revenue policies.

Kwankwaso also used the occasion to promote the NDC’s proposed leadership under its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, declaring that the party would work towards rebuilding the country.

“Peter Obi and I will make Nigeria great again,” he said.

Kwankwaso’s remarks form part of the NDC’s criticism of Tinubu’s economic record as political parties prepare for the 2027 general election.

The former Kano governor is running alongside Obi on the NDC ticket.