Tinubu Criticizes Atiku Over Pension Issues and Privatization

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu criticized Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, for privatizing government assets and failing to pay pensioners. This statement was made during a meeting with Northeast stakeholders who expressed gratitude for Tinubu's re-nomination of Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Tinubu highlighted that he is currently addressing the pension backlog that was created during Atiku's time as Vice President, when government investments in public entities were privatized. He remarked, “Nigerians are not asking for too much.

Simple stability and social welfare,” and expressed hope that pensioners present were receiving their pensions. Tinubu emphasized his commitment to resolving the issues left by his predecessor and pledged to focus on Nigeria's democratic stability and prosperity, stating, “We have our hands on the plough.

We’re never going to look back, I promise you.”.