Atiku Abubakar Defends Record Against Tinubu's Critique

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, issued a statement through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Frank Shaibu, in response to comments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Abubakar described Tinubu's remarks as a "reckless tirade" that exposed a troubling pattern of hypocrisy and historical amnesia.

He expressed astonishment at Tinubu's attempts to discredit his public service record while facing persistent questions about his own credentials. The statement highlighted Tinubu's previous resistance to privatizing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and criticized the current administration's lack of transparency in commercializing national oil companies.

Abubakar defended his role in Nigeria's economic reforms, citing successful privatization efforts of several companies. He also pointed out Tinubu's failure to engage with historical economic documents, questioning his educational background.

The statement concluded by emphasizing the grim realities faced by ordinary Nigerians under the current administration, which has led to increased hardship and insecurity.