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The Digest:

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu for attending a social event in Plateau State while the region grapples with severe insecurity. In a statement, Atiku described the visit as a "heartless exhibition of disregard for empathy" and accused the President of prioritizing political camaraderie over comforting grieving communities in the North Central zone.

Key Points:
  • Atiku Abubakar criticised President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau for a social event.
  • He said Tinubu has never visited states affected by violence to console citizens.
  • Atiku described the action as a "sad reflection of priorities."
  • He accused the APC government of ignoring victims in Benue, Niger, and Kwara.
  • Atiku recalled that Tinubu’s June Benue visit avoided the epicentre of killings.
  • He stated the President would "rather feast than feel" the people’s pain.
  • Atiku asserted that Nigerians are watching and will remember.
This sharp criticism reveals how political figures navigate storms not just of governance, but of public perception, empathy, and leadership accountability.

Sources: The Cable