Presidency Critiques Atiku After Fintiri's APC Defection

The Presidency, represented by special adviser Bayo Onanuga, mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after the defection of Ahmadu Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State, from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. Onanuga characterized this move as a significant setback for Atiku, indicating that it effectively takes away Atiku's entire home base in Adamawa.

He described Fintiri's defection as a major blow to Atiku, who is a veteran presidential candidate, especially with the upcoming presidential elections less than a year away. The article suggests that Atiku may need to reassess his political ambitions, particularly as Fintiri's shift to the APC positions him as a formidable political figure in Adamawa.

The commentary implies that Atiku's potential retirement from politics could be considered, with a suggestion of relocating to Dubai.