Atiku Accuses Tinubu's Aide of Dishonesty on NELFUND
Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, accused Dada Olusegun, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, of dishonesty regarding claims about the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Olusegun alleged that Atiku opposes NELFUND and does not believe children from poor families should access higher education.
In response, Atiku's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, stated that Atiku's opposition is not to education access but to policies that could lead to significant student debt. Shaibu emphasized that Atiku advocates for making education affordable through scholarships and grants rather than relying on loans.
He illustrated the issue with the example of a struggling parent forced to borrow money for university fees due to increased tuition costs. This exchange occurs amid escalating tensions between Atiku and Tinubu's administration regarding economic policies ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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