Atiku Abubakar's Campaign Hits Back at Shettima's Mockery

Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign council responded to Vice President Kashim Shettima's mockery of Atiku's educational background at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja on October 26, 2026. Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, criticized Shettima for ridiculing Atiku's attendance at the Kano School of Hygiene, arguing that such remarks insulted many Nigerians who have worked hard to improve their lives.

Shaibu pointed out that completing secondary school and pursuing further training is a common path for many Nigerians. He also challenged Shettima to address President Bola Tinubu's educational record, highlighting discrepancies in Tinubu's graduation claims from Government College Lagos and issues with his NYSC certificate.

The ADC council accused Shettima of ignoring the ongoing cost of living crisis affecting millions of Nigerians and referenced World Bank estimates indicating that nearly seven in ten Nigerians would live below the lower middle-income poverty line in 2026. Shaibu concluded by stating that Nigerians would respond to Shettima's mockery at the ballot box on January 16, 2027.