Atiku Abubakar Challenges Tinubu on Accountability for 2027

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to defend his record in office prior to seeking re-election in 2027. Atiku accused Tinubu of depending on governors, ministers, and defectors to justify the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.

He questioned Tinubu's commitment to addressing issues such as food affordability, pensioners' access to medicines, and youth unemployment. Atiku's comments were made in a statement by Mr Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council.

He criticized Tinubu's suggestion that he might miss campaign rallies due to national responsibilities, arguing that such urgency should have been evident during times of economic distress. Atiku emphasized that Tinubu must personally account for his administration's actions and decisions, rather than relying on political allies to defend his performance.

He warned that Nigerians would judge Tinubu based on their lived experiences.