Politics
Atiku Tells Tinubu to Lead by Example Not Slogans
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s government, calling its new “Nigeria First” slogan a shallow PR stunt rather than a genuine effort to fix the country.
In a statement through his aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku questioned the sincerity of the campaign and urged Tinubu to lead by example. He challenged the President to ditch his luxury foreign-made Escalade for a locally built vehicle from companies like Innoson or Nord. According to Atiku, such a move would speak louder than any policy document.
He also criticized Tinubu’s ministers, mocking them as “Rolls Royce lovers” and calling on them to embrace Nigerian-made cars in solidarity with citizens facing economic hardship. Atiku didn’t stop there. He asked Tinubu to swap his foreign holidays for visits to places like Obudu Cattle Ranch, Yankari Game Reserve, or Erin Ijesha Waterfalls. “Nigeria is beautiful — unless the President believes otherwise,” he said.
On the matter of healthcare, Atiku slammed the President’s recurring medical trips abroad, calling it a clear contradiction to the self-reliance message. He insisted that Tinubu should receive all medical treatment at Nigerian hospitals such as LUTH, UCH, or the well-equipped facility in Uyo, arguing that if these hospitals are good enough for the public, they should serve the Commander-in-Chief as well.
He ended by saying the government was asking Nigerians to make sacrifices while it continued to indulge in luxury. “Real leadership means setting an example,” he said. “We don’t need more speeches or staged photos. What this country needs is action.”
Nollywood star Yul Edochie has urged President Bola Tinubu to stay focused on fixing Nigeria’s current problems instead of getting caught up in early talks about the 2027 elections. In a message shared on Instagram, Yul, who has openly supported Tinubu in the past, said Nigerians are dealing with serious struggles, especially the rising cost of living and growing insecurity.
He wrote directly to the president, asking him not to be distracted by political noise: “We’re still in 2025. People are suffering. The focus should be on reducing hardship and restoring security. These are the real issues.” He ended his post with a prayer for Tinubu’s leadership, hoping he stays guided through the challenges ahead.
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti calls out politician Peter Obi over a recent political agreement with Atiku Abubakar.
It can be noted that the political figures Peter Obi and Atiku, who are not Labour Party representatives, have now joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party.
The singer took to social media to simply state to Peter Obi’s followers: “Now that Peter Obi has gone back home to Atiku, I don’t need to mention anything about Obidients anymore.”
Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan reacts to Daniel Bwala’s comment on the absence of politician Peter Obi visiting Benue State after the recent violent attacks.
It can be recalled that Benue State recently suffered violent attacks that resulted in many victims and deaths. Many powerful and influential figures in the nation visited the state to show their concern and support for the victims.
It can also be noted that VeryDarkMan was among them. However, Daniel Bwala came out to call out Peter Obi for lacking empathy because he did not visit. In response, VeryDarkMan spoke in defense of the politician:
“Mr. Bwala, you said Peter Obi was not there and lacks empathy. Let me break it down. I’m not trying to support Peter Obi here, but in April 2025, Peter Obi was stopped from going into Benue State by the governor… Since Peter Obi and his people started the ADC thing, all of Una just dey restless. Wike go talk today, you go talk tomorrow, and them never even give am presidential ticket yet…”
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