Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the
political contest ahead of the 2027 elections will not be a mere battle between
political parties, but a confrontation between suffering Nigerians and the
failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Reacting to the recent wave of political realignments
and defections, Atiku emphasized that while freedom of association remains a
fundamental pillar of democracy, the real focus should be on the worsening
economic and social conditions in the country.
"I bear no grudges against anyone for exercising
their right to political alignment. Defections, alliances, and realignments are
part and parcel of democratic politics," Atiku stated.
He criticized the double standards of those
questioning his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari, pointing out
that political consultations across party lines have always been a norm in
Nigeria’s democracy.
"When PDP leaders are brokering deals with
President Tinubu, it’s called strategic alliance. But if I visit Buhari, Peter
Obi, or Nasir el-Rufai, it becomes a national emergency. Hypocrisy has never
been this fashionable," he said.
Atiku argued that the real issue facing Nigerians is
not partisan rivalry but the economic hardship and insecurity under the
Tinubu-led government.
"The economy is in freefall. Inflation is choking
the masses. Jobs are vanishing. Youth restiveness is surging. Nigerians are not
just tired; they are angry — and rightfully so," he noted.
Calling on Nigerians to resist distractions based on
ethnicity, region, or religion, Atiku urged unity in confronting what he
described as the administration’s incompetence and divisive tactics.
"The Tinubu administration has no credible record
to defend. Its only strategy is chaos and division," he said, warning that
an incompetent government threatens the survival of the entire nation.
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