Atiku Abubakar says political defections are normal in a democracy and shouldn’t be weaponised. His bigger message? Nigeria’s real fight is against the hardship caused by Tinubu’s administration, not between political parties.
- Says he holds no grudges over PDP defections, calling them part of democratic freedom
- Defends visiting Buhari, slams “hypocrisy” in criticising him for meeting political opponents
- Describes Nigeria’s current crisis as deeper than party lines, calling it a matter of national survival
- Criticises Tinubu's government for rising inflation, job loss, and widespread anger
- Accuses the ruling party of using division to distract from failure
His tone mixes frustration and urgency, aimed at redirecting public focus from political gossip to survival.
By calling out “selective outrage” and rejecting blame for crossing party lines, he’s making a case for unity — and warning that the Tinubu government’s failures aren’t just political missteps, but threats to Nigeria’s future.
With emotions high and 2027 still far off, Atiku’s words raise a deeper question:
Can Nigerians look past party politics long enough to demand real change?
