Atiku Abubakar Slams APC, Vows to Fight for Nigerians' Aspirations
Atiku Abubakar Defends His Commitment to Nigerian People, Accusing APC of Criticizing Personal Efforts and Resources Dedicated to Their Cause
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken aim at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over their accusations that his political engagements are self-serving and driven by a lust for power and state resources.
In a heated response via a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku declared that his dedication to the welfare of Nigerians is unwavering—far beyond any so-called thirst for personal gain or political power.
The APC had earlier accused Atiku of criticizing President Bola Tinubu's administration solely for personal and vested interests, asserting that the former vice president is solely focused on regaining access to state resources. However, Atiku's stance remains clear: Nigeria's future lies in the hands of its citizens, and it is the people who will ultimately determine the nation's trajectory through their votes in upcoming elections.
"Atiku Abubakar is not a man desperate for power; he's a man desperate for national recovery." – Paul Ibe
Addressing the APC's claims head-on, Ibe criticized the current administration for their lack of competence in crucial areas like infrastructure development and economic policy. He pointed to the delayed execution of key projects and skyrocketing living costs as evidence of the administration's ineptitude.
"These people were never prepared for governance. All they're interested in is politics." – Paul Ibe
Drawing attention to the abysmal state of Nigeria's socio-economic conditions, Ibe alleged that Tinubu's economic policies have failed to offer relief to millions of Nigerians living in poverty and malnourishment.
"Nigeria has become the poverty capital of the world under this administration. We now lead Africa in child malnutrition. That is not a badge of honor; that is a national shame." – Paul Ibe
As the political landscape in Nigeria continues to unfold, it appears that the battleground will be set in the 2027 general elections. Atiku Abubakar has positioned these elections as a referendum on President Tinubu's administration, promising that Nigerians will have an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction or support for the current administration once and for all.
*** Extension:*** In the face of the accumulating criticism, the presidency and the APC have lashed back, defending their economic policies and labeling Atiku and his associates as "opposition purveyors of misinformation" [4]. Allegations of financial misappropriation and mismanagement within the ruling party continue to swirl, with opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar promising to bring accountability and transparency to the nation's political landscape [5].
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*Atiku Abubakar and his associates are accused of being "opposition purveyors of misinformation" by the presidency and the APC.* Atiku Abubakar has accused President Tinubu's administration of weaponizing poverty.* Allegations of financial misappropriation and mismanagement within the ruling APC continue to swirl.* Atiku Abubakar promises to bring accountability and transparency to Nigeria's political landscape.* The 2027 general elections are positioned by Atiku Abubakar as a referendum on President Tinubu's administration.
