Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu on Privatization Remarks

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, responded sharply to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's comments regarding privatization, labeling them as hypocritical and indicative of a lack of proper education on Nigeria's economic history. The remarks were made through Phrank Shaibu, Atiku's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication.

Atiku emphasized that Tinubu's criticisms fail to withstand scrutiny, recalling that the President had previously opposed similar reforms. He pointed out that his administration had successfully privatized several companies, including Oando PLC and Conoil PLC, which he argued had revitalized struggling state enterprises.

Atiku's camp accused the current administration of implementing opaque policies that commercialize national oil companies, further exacerbating the economic situation. The statement concluded by highlighting the grim economic conditions in Nigeria, characterized by rising costs of living and insecurity, while asserting that Atiku's record in public service remains clear and defensible.