Atiku Abubakar Blames Tinubu for Comedian's Attack

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, condemned the brutal attack on comedian Osagie Daniel Idedia, known as Porkupyne, in Benin City, Edo State. He accused President Bola Tinubu, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress of creating a climate of violence that led to the attack.

Atiku alleged that Porkupyne was targeted for supporting his presidential ambition and for advocating good governance in Edo State. He demanded that Governor Okpebholo explain the circumstances of the attack and urged the police to investigate allegations of political involvement.

Atiku emphasized that no Nigerian should face violence due to their political affiliations and called on Tinubu and the APC to cease the intimidation of opposition supporters. He also alerted Amnesty International and foreign missions in Nigeria to monitor the treatment of opposition supporters as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.