Tinubu Has Declared War On Opposition, Atiku Cries Out
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of waging war against political opponents by using state institutions rather than addressing corruption in his administration.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said this in a statement shared on social media on Friday, citing the recent arrest of Professor Usman Yusuf, a prominent social critic, as evidence of a politically motivated clampdown on dissent.
“Two days ago, the nation was jolted by the arrest of Professor Usman Yusuf, a fierce and unyielding social critic,” Atiku wrote, indicating that the charges against Yusuf, though originating from the previous administration, were being used selectively to suppress opposition voices.
Atiku further criticized the Tinubu administration for what he described as a double standard in its approach to fighting corruption. He lamented that while the government shields individuals within its fold who are under investigation for corruption, it exploits pending cases to intimidate and silence critics.
“It is absurd that while the administration shelters those under investigation, it continues to exploit state institutions to stifle dissent, all under the false pretence of combating corruption,” he stated.
Atiku also alleged that President Tinubu’s actions are aimed at consolidating political power rather than addressing the nation’s pressing issues, accusing him of manipulating the justice system to his advantage.
“Even to the most inattentive, it has become glaringly clear that Tinubu is not waging a war on corruption — he is waging a war on the opposition, manipulating the system for his own political advantage,” Atiku asserted.
Didactic Information Hut recalls that the arrest of Professor Yusuf sparked widespread reactions from his sympathizers, with many questioning the timing and motive behind the detention.
Yusuf is known to be outspoken and a strong critici of the Tinubu administration,and has become a prominent voice in Nigeria’s political discourse.
But the presidency earlier dismissed similar claims by Atiku as baseless and politically motivated.
