Tinubu accuses Atiku of building university with public funds

President Bola Tinubu has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of constructing a university using public funds while in office. Tinubu made the allegation during a rally in Port Harcourt, organized by the Nyesom Wike-led Rainbow Coalition. At the event held at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Tinubu questioned Atiku on how he allegedly built the university during his tenure as Vice-President, responsible for the country's economy. He asked, "Who built the university for him? It’s your money. It’s your effort."

Tinubu labeled Atiku as one of the individuals who created the current economic problems in Nigeria. The President emphasized that his administration has been diligently working to clear the mess and set the stage for Nigeria's progress. Tinubu also disclosed that he recently visited the Rivers State capital after participating in a rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

In response to Tinubu's allegations, Atiku denied that the university project commenced during his tenure as Vice President. He claimed that his investments in education were made before he assumed the position of Vice President in 1999. Tinubu reiterated his administration's progress as irreversible and expressed gratitude to the people of Rivers State for their support in his 2023 presidential election victory.