Former Vice President
Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to
Benue State, calling it a ‘political spectacle’ rather than a sincere effort to
address the state’s security issues or sympathise with victims of violence.
Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, made the comments during an
exclusive interview with Vanguard in Abuja on Thursday. He accused the Tinubu
administration of focusing on political drama instead of finding real solutions
to the growing insecurity in Nigeria.
Ibe stated, “It’s commendable when a leader empathises with
the people; offering a shoulder to lean on and sharing in their grief is a mark
of true leadership. However, the visit was marred by political theatrics.
Children were lined up on the highway, waving at the president in the rain;
subjecting them to such conditions was unnecessary.”
He also criticised the government’s failure to tackle the
root causes of insecurity, pointing out that despite the deaths of over 200
people in recent attacks, there have been no arrests.
“The same security agencies that failed to prevent or
investigate this tragedy were quick to tear gas peaceful protesters demanding
accountability for their safety. This is unacceptable,” Ibe said.
He further took aim at the Tinubu administration’s general
handling of governance, accusing it of misunderstanding the real nature of Nigeria’s
security problems.
“When you misdiagnose a problem, the solution will
inevitably be flawed; garbage in, garbage out. Look at the individuals heading
the security portfolios: they’re politicians, not experts. They’re focused on
political gains rather than the demands of their roles,” he remarked.
He stressed the importance of inclusivity in governance,
arguing that the exclusion of certain regions, religions, and ethnic groups by
the Tinubu government has worsened instability.
“Inclusiveness is a tool for national unity and stability.
When you dismiss or alienate people, they will inevitably create chaos,” Ibe
stated.
Ibe also criticised the administration’s early focus on the
2027 elections, saying it has distracted from more urgent national concerns.
“The focus on 2027 is distracting from pressing issues,
leaving problems unaddressed and insecurity rampant. There’s nothing new this
administration has introduced to tackle these challenges,” he added.
His comments come at a time of growing public frustration
with the federal government’s response to insecurity.
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