APC: Atiku has no standing to blame govt for national woes

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong rebuttal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of lacking the moral authority to blame both the APC and PDP for rising insecurity and hunger in the country.

In a statement signed by the party’s spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the APC described Atiku’s remarks as “delusional” and an attempt to rewrite history.

Oladejo said Atiku, who served as vice president from 1999 to 2007, played a major role in what he called the “economic wreckage” of Nigeria, citing the controversial privatization exercise overseen during the Obasanjo administration. He alleged that the programme led to the collapse of industries, loss of jobs, and the sale of national assets to vested interests.

The Lagos APC also argued that the roots of Nigeria’s current insecurity trace back to the PDP years, claiming that Boko Haram expanded significantly during that period while corruption thrived.

According to the statement, Atiku cannot distance himself from that era, as he was “the engine room” of the administration.

Oladejo further criticized the former vice president’s long-standing presidential ambition, describing it as “desperation for power” and pointing to his frequent party switches as evidence of political inconsistency.

He also faulted Atiku’s performance in his home state of Adamawa, alleging poor development outcomes and insisting that this undermines his credibility to comment on national issues.

The APC maintained that the Tinubu administration is addressing long-standing structural problems inherited from previous governments, including security challenges and economic instability.

“It urged Atiku to refrain from what it described as “political amnesia” and instead acknowledge his role in Nigeria’s past governance failures.

The party concluded by calling on Atiku to “bow out gracefully,” insisting that Nigerians do not owe him further political relevance.