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Atiku Abubakar Criticizes President Tinubu’s Policies, Accuses Administration of Worsening Nigerians’ Lives

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at President Bola Tinubu’s policies, accusing them of worsening the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

In a statement from his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku argued that instead of targeting opposition figures, Tinubu should focus on governing effectively to ease the hardships faced by millions across the country.

Shaibu in his statement on Monday said that Atiku cannot be jealous of Tinubu for inflicting pain on Nigerians, stressing, “wickedness is an exclusive preserve of T-Pain!”

Shaibu said that unlike Tinubu, “Atiku is not a bigot, refunded money to the US for alleged drug trafficking”

Atiku’s comments on Monday were a direct response to a recent statement from the Presidency, which accused him of criticizing Tinubu out of jealousy. However, Atiku insisted his concerns are solely about the well-being of Nigerians, not personal rivalry.

Atiku cited Tinubu’s unfulfilled promise from July 2024 to temporarily remove import duties on essential goods. According to Atiku, nearly 120 days have passed, yet the government has not implemented this relief measure. This delay, he said, has contributed to record-high inflation, with food prices skyrocketing over 40% in recent months, marking one of the worst inflationary periods in Nigeria’s recent history.

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He said, “On July 8, 2024, Tinubu announced that import duty on essential goods like food would be lifted for 150 days.

“But over 120 days later, the policy is yet to take off, while Nigerians continue to die daily due to increasing costs, including food inflation, which now exceeds 40%, the highest in decades.

“The brazen disobedience to a government policy by Tinubu’s appointees and the failure of the finance ministry to issue a gazette after over four months reflects the fatuousness, inanity and the incompetence that characterizes the Tinubu administration.

“Sadly, rather than focus on governance, they are preoccupied with verbally assaulting their opponents – Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi – while using compromised courts to foster crisis in the opposition. What a shame!”

Atiku accused Tinubu’s appointees of disregarding government orders, and he criticized the finance ministry for failing to enact policies promptly. “This administration is marked by poor coordination and incompetence,” he said. “Rather than addressing these issues, the government is busy attacking opposition leaders, including myself and Peter Obi.”

The former Vice President also condemned what he described as inconsistency in Tinubu’s economic policies.

Since taking office, Atiku argued, Tinubu has taken actions without carefully assessing the consequences, leading to confusion and hardship for citizens. He highlighted the abrupt removal of the petrol subsidy, which led to a surge in transportation costs and inflation without adequate alternative solutions in place.

Atiku also criticized Tinubu’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, aimed at reducing fuel prices. The program, he said, has barely taken off due to limited gas infrastructure across Nigeria. “Even Tinubu and his ministers have not adopted CNG for their own transport,” Atiku said. “This policy has done nothing to curb the rising cost of transportation.”

Atiku further pointed out Tinubu’s unrealistic projections for the naira’s value, claiming that the administration has misled the public about the country’s foreign reserves. He challenged the government to release the Central Bank’s 2023 financial statements to provide transparency.

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ADC Reports Surge in Membership Following Kwankwaso’s Defection, Calls Him ‘Game Changer’

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially welcomed former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into its fold, touting his defection as a pivotal move that strengthens a growing coalition for political realignment in Nigeria.

In a statement released for immediate effect, the party described Kwankwaso as a “game-changer,” announcing that he has directed his network of supporters nationwide to join the ADC. According to the party, this call has already triggered a significant uptick in registrations on its online platform over the past 24 hours.

The ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, framed the defection as part of a broader recognition among Nigerians of the need for a credible political alternative. The statement emphasized Kwankwaso’s experience in governance, grassroots influence, and capacity to unify as assets to the party’s ambition to “rebuild Nigeria.”

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Notably, the ADC highlighted the presence of several high-profile leaders at the defection event, including the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark; National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; and leading presidential aspirants such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. Their attendance, the party stated, reflects a united front and growing momentum.

The party characterized the surge in online registrations as evidence that Nigerians are aligning with what it called a “different path forward.” In its appeal to Kwankwaso’s supporters and the broader public, the ADC positioned itself as a vehicle for restoring dignity, opportunity, and public trust in governance.

“Change does not happen by chance,” the statement concluded. “It happens when people come together with purpose.”

The development marks a significant realignment in Nigeria’s opposition political landscape, with the ADC seeking to position itself as a converging point for influential politicians and their followings ahead of future elections.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Resigns to Pursue Bauchi Governorship Election

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from his position in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State in the 2027 election.

Tuggar submitted his resignation on Monday, in compliance with a presidential directive requiring all political appointees with electoral ambitions to vacate their posts by the March 31, 2026, deadline.

The directive, issued through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It affects ministers, advisers, and heads of federal agencies intending to contest in the 2027 general elections.

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Reports have it that his resignation positions him to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Bauchi State gubernatorial race.

Tuggar’s entry is expected to significantly reshape the state’s political landscape, intensifying an already competitive contest for the APC nomination. His background as a career diplomat and serving minister is seen by political observers as a potential advantage, offering national visibility and extensive political networks.

With less than 24 hours remaining before the deadline, additional resignations from the Federal Executive Council are anticipated as other appointees move to formalize their electoral ambitions.

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Kwankwaso Officially Joins ADC

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress.

The former Minister of Defence also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano.

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Present at the event include ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.

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