Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's Campaign Security Measures

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar mocked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the deployment of security operatives to protect his campaign billboards and posters in Kaduna ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential campaign flag-off. In a Facebook post, Atiku questioned the necessity of security for campaign materials belonging to a president who claims to have widespread public support, while millions of Nigerians endure insecurity.

He accused the Tinubu administration of misplaced priorities, contrasting the protection of the president's campaign materials with the plight of communities suffering from banditry and terrorism. Atiku stated, "Your posters enjoy protection that millions of Nigerians can only dream of," urging Tinubu to prioritize the safety of citizens with the same urgency as his campaign image.

Security personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA) were deployed for this purpose ahead of the campaign flag-off scheduled for October 24.