Daramola Olarewaju, a senior aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has lamented the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s poor policies leading to intense hardship in the country.

Olarewaju, speaking in an interview, stated that, as a result of the economic challenges, many relationships have ended.

He asserted that money is an important factor in the lives of citizens and when one lacks it, it causes discomfort.

“Money only seems most important when you lack it. The reason it becomes so paramount in conversations now is because it’s lacking in Nigeria, and it has affected love relationships,” he said.

Olarewaju blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the situation. He added that the APC’s policies have strained household incomes and altered how relationships function.

“I don’t blame younger babes, and I don’t blame the guys too. Just hold APC responsible and vote them out. Naija boys under APC have also lost the romantic creativity," he stated.

Atiku’s aide emphasized that the financial crisis has led to a more pragmatic view of relationships, especially among young Nigerians.

“Babes too don’t care for romance like that anymore. Just have ‘doings’ [money and material possessions]. APC has ruined love for young ones, which is why all these ‘romance versus finance’ talks are raging,” Olarewaju noted.

Olarewaju mentioned that to address the root cause of the nation’s struggles, Nigerians need to use their votes as a tool to effect change.

“The APC’s mismanagement has created a ripple effect on every aspect of life, including relationships. It’s time for the youth to channel their frustrations into decisive political action,” he said.