Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's Election Strategy

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu for his approach to gaining public support ahead of the next general elections. In a statement released on Tuesday by his aide Phrank Shaibu, Atiku emphasized that sharing food items such as rice and spaghetti would not be sufficient to secure the trust of voters.

He raised concerns about the current political climate, suggesting that the ruling government appears to be tightening its grip on power, which limits the opposition's ability to operate effectively. Atiku pointed out that recent developments indicate attempts to weaken opposition parties and create confusion through legal actions against political opponents.

He warned that if the situation continues, Nigeria could move towards a system where elections lack real competition, thereby reducing the electorate's ability to make free choices. Atiku urged Nigerians to remain vigilant as the next elections approach and to ensure that they have the opportunity to choose their leaders through a fair process.