APC Lambasts Atiku Over 'Reckless' Statement on Hunger and Insecurity

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Nigeria's ruling APC has criticized former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for making a "reckless, irresponsible, and degrading" statement on Nigeria's economic situation. Atiku likened the current economic situation under President Bola Tinubu to conditions that triggered historic violent uprisings, including the French and Russian revolutions, and the Arab Spring. The APC accused Atiku of "tacitly instigating a revolution in Nigeria" and argued that he had little to show for the massive oil revenues earned during the PDP's 16-year rule. The party further accused Atiku of lacking ideas both in office and out of power, noting that his repeated presidential bids had been consistently rejected by Nigerians.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC accused Atiku of making a "reckless, irresponsible, and degrading" statement on Nigeria's economic situation.
  • Atiku likened the current economic situation under President Tinubu to conditions that triggered historic violent uprisings, including the French and Russian revolutions, and the Arab Spring.
  • The APC accused Atiku of "tacitly instigating a revolution in Nigeria" rather than engaging in constructive opposition.
  • The party argued that Atiku had little to show for the massive oil revenues earned during the PDP's 16-year rule.
  • The APC accused Atiku of lacking ideas both in office and out of power, noting that his repeated presidential bids had been consistently rejected by Nigerians.
  • The party claimed that the Tinubu administration's economic reforms were already yielding results, contrary to Atiku's claims.
  • The APC warned that calls for violent resistance were unacceptable and dismissed Atiku's relevance in Nigeria's political discourse.

Statistics:

  • Nigeria's inflation numbers have consistently lowered, according to recent data.
  • The Tinubu administration's economic reforms have yielded results, according to APC claims.
  • Atiku's repeated presidential bids have been consistently rejected by Nigerians.
  • The PDP's 16-year rule saw significant oil revenues, but little progress on eradicating hunger, poverty, and insecurity.
  • The APC urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their support for President Tinubu.

Sources:

  • Nigeria's ruling APC
  • Atiku Abubakar
  • President Bola Tinubu
  • Nigerian press outlets (no specific source mentioned in original text)