Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu for saying rising insecurity would not force him out of office. In a statement, Atiku said: "It is not political opponents who will judge this administration; it is the blood of innocent Nigerians being shed daily across our land. That blood cries out louder than any declaration of political resolve." He claimed over 10,000 people have been killed since Tinubu assumed office.
Key Points:
- Atiku said Tinubu's administration has failed in its primary duty of protecting lives.
- He accused the president of trivialising the grief of affected families.
- He criticised the government's response to the Ekiti church attack as inadequate.
- He pointed to a nexus between insecurity, rising cost of living, and reckless fiscal policies.
- He urged the government to review its security strategy.
Atiku said Nigerians do not need "bravado" but protection and proof of leadership.
Sources: The Cable, Punch
