Atiku Abubakar Defends Education Investments Against Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, responded to President Bola Tinubu's criticism regarding his investment in education, specifically the establishment of the American University of Nigeria (AUN). Atiku accused Tinubu of using these attacks to divert attention from the economic challenges Nigerians face, including rising poverty and unemployment.

He stated that his investment in education began before his public service, specifically mentioning that he laid the foundation for ABTI Academy in 1993. Atiku challenged Tinubu to account for his administration's record, claiming it has led to increased hardship for Nigerians since his inauguration in 2023.

He emphasized that Tinubu's leadership has created widespread poverty, pushing over 79 million Nigerians into extreme poverty. Atiku concluded that a president responsible for such a crisis should not seek another mandate, criticizing the government's failure to acknowledge the suffering of the populace.