Presidency Critiques Atiku Abubakar's Leadership Judgment

The Presidency has publicly criticized Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the ADC, by referencing comments made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who stated in a 2018 video that Atiku lacked good judgment and failed to grasp the responsibilities of the presidency. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, shared these remarks on his X handle, highlighting Obasanjo's negative assessment of Atiku's suitability for the presidency.

This criticism arises amid escalating political exchanges between the Tinubu administration and Atiku, particularly regarding the Federal Government's recent introduction of a 30-day petrol discount at NNPC retail outlets. Atiku accused President Tinubu of copying his production subsidy proposal but failing to implement it effectively, likening Tinubu to a student who copied answers without understanding the material.

Atiku argued that the President reduced his broader policy proposal to a temporary measure, questioning its sustainability and effectiveness.