Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has delivered a scathing assessment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as “the worst administration I have seen” in his lifetime. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, the former vice president expressed deep disappointment with the government’s performance across multiple sectors.
When questioned about his strategy to unseat an incumbent president, Atiku declined to reveal specifics, stating, “Why would I sit down and then start discussing my political strategy at this forum?” He also brushed aside suggestions that a coalition candidate would struggle against Tinubu, maintaining confidence in his electoral prospects.
Pressed on what immediate changes he would implement if elected, Atiku said bluntly, “Everything is wrong with President Tinubu. I mean, honestly, perhaps in my life this is the worst administration I have seen.” He elaborated that his disappointment spans economic management and other governance areas, adding, “I feel terribly disappointed. Economically, otherwise, I feel disappointed.”
On his priorities for the first 30 days in office, Atiku emphasised that restoring security, law, and order would be paramount. “I believe security, law and order are basic. Whatever you want to achieve, if you don’t have security, you don’t have law and order, I don’t think you can implement whatever policy, whether it is job creation, whether it is infrastructure development, whether it is health care, whatever, you must have a secure and stable country.”
Atiku’s remarks come amid growing public concern over Nigeria’s security challenges, economic difficulties, and political polarisation. His critique aligns with broader opposition sentiment ahead of the next general elections, as political figures position themselves as alternatives to the ruling administration.
The former vice president’s comments are likely to fuel debate about the direction of Nigeria’s governance and the priorities of its political leadership, particularly as the country faces mounting domestic and international scrutiny over its handling of security and economic issues.
