Atiku Describes Tinubu’s Campaign Council as ‘Crowded Confession of Fear’

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) President-elect Bola Tinubu's newly expanded Presidential Campaign Council, describing it as a "crowded confession of Tinubu's fear." Atiku argued that the extensive list of individuals on the list showcased a President more concerned with counting politicians than addressing the hardships faced by Nigerians.

He stated that the sheer number of names on the list would not erase the suffering of Nigerians nor bring back those killed by violence or free those still held captive. Atiku further questioned the decision by Tinubu to inaugurate the campaign council inside the presidential villa, a venue he deemed an abuse of public trust and property.

The former Vice-President also criticized Tinubu's handling of the cost of living crisis, stating that the President had ample room for political allies and campaign officials but lacked the will to address the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians. Atiku emphasized that the size of the campaign council would not change the experiences of Nigerians under Tinubu's administration, as they would continue to struggle with hunger, insecurity, and high costs of living.

He further argued that the APC campaign council could not address the economic and security challenges faced by Nigerians, as it could not make food affordable or restore workers' purchasing power.