Keyamo Accuses Atiku of Hypocrisy Over Economic Issues

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, responded to Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, regarding his comments on Nigeria's economic difficulties. Atiku criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for exacerbating the cost of living and insecurity.

In his rebuttal, Keyamo accused Atiku of hypocrisy, referencing Atiku's involvement in the liquidation of Nigeria Airways in September 2004 during Olusegun Obasanjo's presidency. Keyamo stated that 25 years after Atiku's tenure as Vice President, Tinubu is still addressing the consequences of Atiku's actions.

He mentioned that Tinubu recently approved N36 billion to assist families affected by the liquidation, with workers’ unions recognizing the President for this support. Keyamo condemned Atiku for attempting to take credit for the previous administration's successes while distancing himself from its failures, labeling him a con artist for his contradictory positions.