Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Plateau Visit, Says Ordinary Nigerians Aren’t His Priority!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has chastised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to travel to Plateau State for a funeral, accusing him of paying attention to symbolic gestures while neglecting the plight of ordinary Nigerians.

Atiku’s Allegation

• Atiku claimed that Tinubu’s visit to Jos to attend the funeral of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the APC National Chairman, was more about optics than governance—arguing that everyday citizens deserve more of his attention.
• He described such moves as “political theatre,” asserting that Nigerians who endure rising insecurity, inflation, and poor public services are sidelined in favor of political pageantry.
• -The PDP chieftain insisted that if Tinubu truly prioritised Nigerians, he would spend more time in communities facing hardship rather than at high-profile events.

Context & Related Criticisms

• Atiku has previously accused the Tinubu administration of failing in its primary duty to protect lives and property—especially in Plateau, where attacks and civilian deaths have surged. [1]
• He has also criticised the president’s long absence from Nigeria during times of crisis, calling it a sign of neglect. [2]
• In April 2025, Atiku blamed Tinubu for the Plateau massacres, stating that the federal government’s security failures directly contributed to civilian deaths. [3]

What to Watch

• Whether Atiku releases a full transcript or video of his remarks.
• Official responses from the Presidency or APC regarding the accusation of neglect.
• Media and civil society commentary on political symbolism vs governance priorities.

Citations:

1. Daily Post: dailypost.ng/2025/04/15/atiku-blames-tinubu-administration-for-worsening-insecurity-in-plateau-borno/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Pulse Nigeria: www.pulse.ng/articles/news/nigeria-is-bleeding-atiku-slams-tinubus-absence-amid-rising-insecurity-2025041707134678729?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/plateau-killings-nigerians-are-dying-due-to-tinubus-incompetence-atiku-blasts-presidency/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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