🇳🇬NigeriaWest Africa
Atiku's aide challenges Keyamo on Tinubu's governance record ahead of 2027 elections
via Punch Nigeria20 hours ago2 min read
A political dispute has emerged between allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, asserted President Tinubu's political advantage over opposition figures for the 2027 general elections, citing his political history. In response, Atiku's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, countered Keyamo's claims, stating that past political successes do not equate to effective current governance. Shaibu emphasized that Nigerians are more concerned with present living conditions, such as rising hunger, persistent insecurity, and the increasing cost of living, rather than past political victories. He argued that governance requires delivering results, not just political maneuvering, and criticized the administration's performance, stating that no amount of "myth-making" can hide the truth of its failures. Shaibu further questioned the value of political strategy if it does not improve the lives of citizens by providing food, security, and dignity. This exchange highlights the early political positioning and shifting focus towards governance and public welfare as the 2027 general elections approach.
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