In his official X (formerly known as Twitter), Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to claims by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity in Nigeria, that Peter Obi is organizing a nationwide protest.
In a strongly-worded statement, Atiku denounced the Tinubu administration’s focus on scapegoating and shadow-chasing rather than tackling the pressing issues of hunger and desperation.
Atiku highlighted the stark irony of those who once championed protests now seeking to silence the same citizens. He emphasized that a truly responsible government must safeguard its citizens’ fundamental rights, including peaceful assembly and free speech.