Former senator representing Kogi West and a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has reacted strongly to Nigeria’s inclusion on a list of countries facing severe hunger challenges across Africa.
Melaye’s response followed reports circulating online and in the media which ranked Nigeria among nations grappling with acute food insecurity.
The report, which also mentioned other countries such as South Sudan and Pakistan, indicated that Afghanistan topped the list, while Nigeria was placed fifth among countries experiencing significant levels of hunger.
The development sparked widespread discussion on social media, with concerns being raised about the worsening food situation and its impact on vulnerable populations.
The classification has further intensified ongoing debates about the state of the economy and living conditions in the country.
Reacting to the report, Melaye took to his official X account on Sunday, April 26, 2026, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the situation and blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the country’s current challenges.
In his post, the former lawmaker condemned the situation in strong terms, linking Nigeria’s ranking to what he described as governance failures under the present administration.
“Shame. See what APC has done to us,” he wrote.
His remarks quickly gained attention online, generating mixed reactions from users who either agreed with his criticism or defended the government’s ongoing economic reforms and intervention programmes.
The report that triggered Melaye’s reaction highlighted growing concerns about food insecurity in several parts of the world, with Africa accounting for a significant number of affected countries… See More
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