Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to Chief Bode George’s advice to abandon his 2027 presidential ambitions, stating that his current focus is on the suffering of Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’s policies.
Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, released a statement emphasizing that the former Vice President is preoccupied with the present and near future, rather than the 2027 presidency. He highlighted the need to address the “tsunami” of failed policies under the current administration, which has worsened the lives of Nigerians.
Atiku urged Bode George to advise President Tinubu to reassess his policies, which have deepened poverty and divisions in the country, rather than prioritizing the politics of 2027. The statement reads:
“We cannot afford to put the cart before the horse. At this point, Atiku Abubakar’s preoccupation is not 2027. His concern is about 2024, 2025, and 2026… His concern is about the plight of Nigerians who are literally going through hell because of the failed trial-and-error policies of this administration.”
Atiku’s response emphasizes his commitment to addressing the current challenges faced by Nigerians, rather than focusing on future political ambitions.
