Laolu Akande Critiques Atiku's Power Claims as Insulting

Laolu Akande, a former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, criticized Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for his remarks suggesting that the North is angry and desires to regain power. During an interview on Symfoni TV, Akande described Atiku's assertion as an insult to Nigerians, arguing that it undermines the principle of rotational presidency, which he believes is essential for promoting a sense of belonging among the country's diverse regions.

Akande further commented on the ADC's selection of presidential candidates, suggesting that if the party were serious, they should have chosen Rotimi Amaechi or prevented Peter Obi from leaving, which would have made Atiku a more prominent candidate.