Keyamo Accuses Atiku of Hypocrisy Over Economic Issues

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, accused Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, of hypocrisy regarding his criticism of Nigeria's economic hardship and insecurity. Keyamo stated that President Bola Tinubu is currently allocating ₦36 billion to resolve issues stemming from the liquidation of Nigeria Airways, which occurred during Atiku's tenure as Vice President under Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007.

Keyamo highlighted that the liquidation left thousands of former workers without pensions and gratuities, leading to years of hardship for them and their families. He noted that some workers died while waiting for their claims to be settled.

Keyamo asserted that the current administration is now addressing these long-standing grievances, with payments already reaching beneficiaries. He also criticized Atiku for attempting to mislead younger Nigerians about his record and for selectively claiming credit for the Obasanjo administration's achievements while distancing himself from its controversial actions.