Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Transforming Nigeria into Personal Empire

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is transforming Nigeria into a government of himself, his friends, and associates.

Atiku claimed that Tinubu wants to put the country in shackles that would remain even after he leaves office.

“Nigeria is transforming into a government of Tinubu, by Tinubu, and for Tinubu,” Atiku said. “Just as Alpha Beta, Primero, and others act as Tinubu’s proxies in Lagos, managing critical sectors and generating revenue for him and his family, he has begun to replicate this at the federal level.”

Atiku stated that Tinubu has started replicating his style of leadership in Lagos at the federal level, citing the example of the NNPC and its retail arm being controlled by OVH, a company in which Oando, led by Wale Tinubu, owns 49%. He described this as a “clear case of illogical business transactions and abuse of office” by President Tinubu.

“This represents a clear case of illogical business transactions and abuse of office by President Tinubu, who has prevented NNPC from becoming a public liability company as stipulated by the PIA,” Atiku said.

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Atiku also expressed doubt about the credibility of the legislative investigation into the NNPC and its leadership, citing the vested interests of those conducting the investigation.

“Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who is heading the National Assembly panel, is a known supporter of Tinubu. He served as a commissioner under Tinubu in Lagos State and publicly calls him his godfather. Given that Tinubu is the Petroleum Minister, he should be held responsible for the sector’s issues. I doubt Bamidele will conduct a thorough investigation that might implicate his patron,” Atiku said.