Former Senator Dino Melaye has warned that Nigerians could face more severe economic hardship if President Bola Tinubu wins re-election in 2027.

Melaye made the statement in a video shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, criticising the administration over the rising cost of living and the hardship facing citizens.

He argued that the hunger currently experienced across the country could worsen if Tinubu secures a second term in office.

“The hunger you are seeing now is an introduction to hunger; we have not even gotten to hunger yet,” the former lawmaker said.

Melaye further described the President’s leadership as harmful to Nigerians, accusing his administration of increasing poverty rather than improving citizens’ living conditions.

His remarks come as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition figures increasingly challenging the federal government’s economic policies and performance.

Melaye is a supporter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the forthcoming presidential election.