Atiku Abubakar Defends Educational Investments Against Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar responded to President Bola Tinubu's criticism regarding his establishment of ABTI Academy while in government. Atiku clarified that he founded the academy in 1993, six years before serving as vice-president under Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007.

He emphasized that his investments in education predated his public service and were transparent. In a statement from his Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused Tinubu of using his criticism to distract from the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.

Tinubu had alleged that Atiku misused public funds for the university, questioning his moral integrity. Atiku countered by highlighting the timeline of his investments and criticized Tinubu's administration for pushing over 79 million Nigerians into extreme poverty.

He proposed an economic alternative under his Affordable Life campaign, advocating for a transparent, production-based petrol subsidy linked to local refining.