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‘We won’t follow your path’ – APC Presidential Campaign Council hits Atiku for calling Tinubu ‘Bola’

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for addressing President Bola Tinubu by his first name “Bola.” In a statement he signed, Alake accused Atiku of being disrespectful to the Office of the President. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, had defended himself for addressing […] ‘We won’t…

‘We won’t follow your path’ – APC Presidential Campaign Council hits Atiku for calling Tinubu ‘Bola’

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name "Bola." Alake claimed that Atiku's behavior is disrespectful to the President's office in a statement. Atiku's Senior Special Assistant clarified that he had addressed Tinubu as Bola because it was his name and not disrespectful.

Alake accused Atiku of letting political rivalry affect his public conduct following his loss in the 2023 presidential election. The campaign council instructed APC leaders, representatives, and supporters to treat Atiku with appropriate respect, unlike their treatment of Tinubu. The council stated that they would not follow Atiku's example and emphasized their commitment to progressive ideals and African traditional values of respect.

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