Stop Treating Nigerians Like ATMs” — AAC FCT Chairman Warns of Mass Hardship, Slams Tinubu’s Tax Policies as ‘Declaration of War’ on the Poor in 2026

The Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Agena Robert Ande, has issued a strong warning that Nigeria is heading into a “year of reckoning” in 2026, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of imposing a harsh and suffocating tax regime that disproportionately affects poor and vulnerable citizens. In a New Year statement, Ande described the government’s tax policies as exploitative, insisting that nearly everything Nigerians rely on for survival is now taxed.

He rejected official claims that recent tax reforms are designed to target the wealthy, arguing instead that the rich evade taxes through offshore arrangements while ordinary Nigerians pay through Value Added Tax on food, fuel, data, transport and other essentials. According to the AAC chairman, subsidy removal has worsened living conditions nationwide, with transport costs soaring and food prices tripling, further pushing citizens into poverty.

Ande also criticized the student loan scheme, saying it traps young graduates in debt due to high interest rates and bureaucratic barriers that exclude the most marginalized. He accused the political elite of manipulating public sentiment by weaponising poverty to silence criticism, warning that desperation created by poverty fuels gullibility and social instability.

Questioning accountability, the AAC leader demanded transparency in the use of tax revenues, pointing to poor infrastructure, failing healthcare systems and dilapidated schools as evidence that increased taxation has not translated into development. He called for the removal of VAT on essential goods and services, insisting that luxury items—not basic livelihoods—should be taxed.

Describing the tax policies as a “declaration of war against ordinary Nigerians,” Ande urged citizens to resist deception, organize politically and hold leaders accountable through civic engagement and the ballot. He concluded by warning that silence equals complicity, stressing that 2026 presents Nigerians with a choice to reject policies that deepen hardship and inequality.

VeryDarkMan Renovates Dilapidated School, Shares Before After Pictures, Mocks Nyesom Wike.

Verydarkman (VDM), is a social media activist and philanthropist.
He has undertaken a new project that goes beyond his typical online activism.
VDM shared a video showcasing the renovation of a school in an undisclosed location.

Social media activist and philanthropist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has showcased one of his latest impactful projects beyond his usual call-outs and online exposés.

The content creator shared a video of a school he renovated in an undisclosed location, highlighting the dramatic transformation.

In the first part of the clip, the school appeared to be in a deplorable condition its toilets, drainage system, staff room, and classrooms were almost unusable. Desks and chairs were worn out, and students had no access to water, making the environment unfit for learning.

Following the renovation, the entire school was repainted, with new furniture provided for the students. The staff room, toilets, and drainage system were fully refurbished, and in some cases, rebuilt from scratch.

VDM, who is currently in a public spat with singer Habeeb Olalomi Badmus (Portable), encouraged people to contact him if they know of similar schools that require urgent attention.

In his caption, the TikToker subtly criticized government spending, pointing out that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike rides in a Rolls-Royce and spent ₦30 billion renovating a conference centre, while his small team nicknamed the “ratel” handled the school project efficiently. He referred to his team as the “fourth arm of the government” and thanked supporters who contributed to the initiative, promising that this is only the beginning.

The video drew massive praise from fans, who thanked him for his generosity and mocked the government for failing to handle such basic responsibilities without overspending.