Nigerians have on Saturday, taken to the social media, to lash out at the All Progressives Congress, APC, 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Director-General, DG, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, following his controversial remark, describing Nigerians as lazy, amid widespread economic hardship in the country, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.

Yari spoke during the APC Presidential Campaign rally, in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Friday, where he reportedly blamed laziness for some of the economic challenges facing ordinary Nigerians.

His exact words: “You are hungry, because you are lazy. If you work hard, you will not be hungry.”

His remark has triggered widespread criticism on the social media, with the reactions monitored by “Atiku Is For The People” global movement.

Many Nigerians described the comment as insensitive, arguing that, hardworking citizens, including Traders, Farmers and salaried Workers, are struggling to survive the rising cost of living caused by President Tinubu’s Economic policies.

Others accused the APC Politicians of being disconnected from the sufferings of ordinary Nigerians, insisting that, the 2027 elections would provide an opportunity to express their displeasure at the ballot.

Some also contrasted the remark by the APC PCC DG with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, 2027 Presidential Candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to build an economy that creates wealth and opportunities for ordinary Nigerians, rather than one that leaves Nigerians struggling to survive.

Below are some reaction seen by “Atiku Is For The People” global movement:

“I love how you people are giving us more reasons to vote wisely.”

“That is quite insensitive. Even people who are working are and doing business are suffering under Tinubu.”

“Can you imagine the insult? This is what Nigerian Politicians have been doing, insulting Nigerians.”

“We no blame una. Insult us, but this 2027 will be a different ball game for una.”

“Kai. While they embezzle millions, they mock Nigerians.”

“I am a woman and I do jobs, not one, not two. I work like ahhhh. Me and my 4.3GPA.”

“You work hard, funding their lifestyle, and they come and run it to your face.”

“Can APC government campaign with what they did, rather than saying rubbish and embarrassing themslves with nonsense statements.”

“Nigerian are not lazy,…. create opportunities and enabling environment for the us to exploit.”

“That is why Atiku said he will create the economy that make Nigerians wealthy, not the economy that will teach Nigerians how to survive hardship.”

“Nigerians are hungry it is true. The hardworking Nigerians have been deprived of their means of livelihood. Farmers cannot go to their farms and those that insist on going get kidnapped.

They eventually have to sell the farm and hand over the money to bandits as ransom. Industries have collapsed. Those that are surviving do not pay living wages. Even the government does not give a living wage. Paid workers are thereby living in abject penury. It is a pity therefore, that those that are aspiring to lead the country, are not in touch with the needs of the people. In reality, there is hunger in the country, affecting not only the lazy.”