Atiku Abubakar Demands Accountability for Lekki Shooting

Atiku Abubakar, in a statement marking the sixth anniversary of the EndSARS protests, asserted that the APC-led government owed Nigerians, especially the youth, accountability for the Lekki shooting incident. He questioned who gave the order for the shooting, highlighting that six years later, there are still no clear answers.

Atiku recalled President Bola Tinubu's response in October 2020, which focused on questioning the presence of protesters rather than demanding accountability for the violence. He stated that the anger in Nigeria is rooted in grief and distrust, with families still seeking answers.

Atiku criticized the APC for governing the country for six years without addressing the unresolved questions surrounding the shooting. He linked the ongoing grievances to the economic difficulties faced by young Nigerians, citing rising petrol prices and transportation costs.

He emphasized that the APC's promises of renewal have not materialized for many citizens, who continue to struggle with increasing living costs.