Presidency Critiques Atiku Abubakar's Silence on Rescue

The presidency has questioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's silence after the rescue of 39 students and six teachers who were kidnapped in Oyo State on May 15. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu, criticized Atiku for not publicly acknowledging the rescue, which took place after a joint security agency operation that resulted in the arrest of eight suspects.

Onanuga noted that Atiku's lack of response contrasts with the actions of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), who expressed gratitude for the rescue efforts. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, particularly concerning the safety of schoolchildren.

Onanuga highlighted that Atiku's silence may reflect a reluctance to commend the current administration's security efforts, suggesting that he should have spoken out sooner regarding the issue.