Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it “the worst administration I have seen” in his lifetime. During an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, the former vice president expressed profound disappointment with the government’s performance across various sectors. When asked about his strategy to unseat an incumbent president, Atiku refrained from disclosing specifics, stating, “Why would I sit down and then start discussing my political strategy at this forum?” He also dismissed suggestions that a coalition candidate would struggle against Tinubu, expressing confidence in his own electoral prospects.
Atiku was direct when discussing the immediate changes he would implement if elected, stating, “Everything is wrong with President Tinubu. I mean, honestly, perhaps in my life this is the worst administration I have seen.” He elaborated on his disappointment, which encompasses economic management and other areas of governance, saying, “I feel terribly disappointed. Economically, otherwise, I feel disappointed.”
On his priorities for the first 30 days in office, Atiku emphasized that restoring security, law, and order would be paramount. He asserted, “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 polarization. His critique resonates with broader opposition sentiments as political figures position themselves as alternatives to the ruling administration ahead of the next general elections. The former vice president’s comments are likely to ignite debate about the future direction of Nigeria’s governance and the priorities of its political leadership, particularly as the country faces increasing domestic and international scrutiny regarding its handling of security and economic issues.
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