Political allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu have engaged in a heated public debate over governance performance and historical criminal records associated with key leaders.
The verbal clash escalated following statements by Atiku criticizing the federal administration’s management of the national economy. Specifically, Atiku warned that massive foreign capital flight reflects a severe vote of no confidence in the President’s economic team.
Consequently, opposition leaders argued that soaring domestic borrowing crowds out private sector investments. Furthermore, they urged the administration to focus on policy stability rather than aggressive government borrowing.
Atiku attacks federal borrowing and economic policies
Speaking on the economic situation, Atiku maintained that current fiscal choices are severely weakening the purchasing power of ordinary citizens.
Furthermore, he stressed that private businesses are suffering due to unpredictable regulations and surging inflation across various sectors.
“Foreign investors are voting with their feet as net outflows increase dramatically,” Atiku stated. He noted that sustainable economic recovery requires direct incentives for real production rather than manufacturing impressive public speeches.
In addition, Atiku’s camp reiterated demands for full transparency regarding historical U.S. court documents and criminal records concerning President Tinubu.
APC leader demands investigation into Atiku’s past financial files
Responding to the allegations, former APC National Vice Chairman Ntufam Hilliard Eta urged anti-corruption agencies to scrutinize petitions filed against Atiku.
Speaking at the party secretariat in Abuja, Eta called on the EFCC to reopen investigations into a 2010 U.S. Senate report. The document examined offshore transfers involving more than $40 million linked to Atiku’s family.
“I am not asking anybody to convict Atiku in the court of public opinion,” Eta noted. “I am simply asking that the evidence be subjected to the rule of law.”
Moreover, Eta revisited past allegations regarding Siemens transaction payments and the use of Special Purpose Vehicles during Atiku’s tenure as vice president.
Ultimately, both political factions continue to trade accusations regarding governance records and historical criminal records as political maneuvers intensify nationwide.
