The Presidency on Friday, took a swipe at the former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over his allegation that President Bola Tinubu was on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over his financial dealings as Lagos State governor.
The Presidency said that since the former Vice President’s
defeat in the 2023 presidential election, he has allegedly failed to rise to
the dignified role of an elder statesman.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on
Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga further said that rather than
contributing constructively to the national discourse, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar
has alleged chosen the path of divisive rhetoric and unfounded accusations.
The statement titled, “Atiku Abubakar’s latest claims are baseless and distracting read in part: “The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to the unfounded allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claims to be the subject of an EFCC investigation regarding unsubstantiated financial dealings involving Lagos State.
“These claims, circulated through his media office, are
false and reflect a troubling pattern of relying on social media gossip over
substance. It is disheartening that a politician of Atiku’s stature would lend
credibility to baseless social media speculation to remain politically
relevant.
“President Bola Tinubu remains focused on addressing
critical national challenges and advancing his administration’s agenda for
Nigeria’s growth and stability. The President has neither the time nor the
inclination to engage in petty political distractions.
“Atiku’s allegations are infantile and a transparent ploy to
deflect from his political setbacks. His repeated attempts to drag the
Presidency and now the Lagos State Government into fabricated controversies
reveal a desperate bid for attention amid his fading attempt to cobble a
coalition.
“Since his defeat in the 2023 presidential election, the
former Vice President has failed to rise to the dignified role of an elder
statesman. Rather than contributing constructively to the national discourse,
he has chosen the path of divisive rhetoric and unfounded accusations.”
The statement urged Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to redirect his
energy toward initiatives that foster unity, economic progress, and democratic
stability—qualities Nigeria urgently needs.
It further said: “Lastly, the former Vice President should
know that the EFCC, as an independent institution, operates within its
statutory mandate without external influence. Any insinuation otherwise is a
disservice to the agency’s professionalism and the rule of law.
“The Presidency remains committed to transparency,
accountability, and the pursuit of national development—priorities that demand
our undivided attention.”
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