Tinubu's Aide Defends President Amid Atiku's Protests Claims

The Presidency has reacted to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar's call for justice for victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant on Social Media, stated that President Bola Tinubu experienced personal repercussions during the protests, despite not being in office at the time.

Olusegun noted that Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had opportunities to question former President Muhammadu Buhari about the incident during visits in June 2024 and April 2025 but failed to do so. He accused Atiku of politicizing the issue, suggesting that his delayed inquiries reflect insincerity and ambition for the presidency.

Olusegun also recounted how Tinubu's residence in Lagos was nearly destroyed during the protests, forcing him to flee for safety and endure harassment and cyberbullying. He emphasized that Tinubu suffered significantly during the unrest, despite being a private citizen at the time.