
Atiku Abubakar's allegations against President Bola Tinubu are serious and have sparked significant political tension. Abubakar accuses Tinubu of consolidating power and transforming Nigeria into a personal fiefdom, with concerns that Tinubu is entrenching his influence over the nation's resources and institutions.
By drawing parallels between Tinubu's alleged business practices in Lagos and his actions at the federal level, Abubakar suggests that Tinubu's administration is prioritizing personal and family interests over national welfare. This critique highlights the ongoing political rivalry between the two leaders, particularly following the contentious 2023 presidential election.
The allegations may intensify scrutiny of Tinubu's administration and could influence public perception and future political developments in Nigeria.
Abubakar expressed disappointment that Tinubu's actions have overshadowed his own plans to privatize the NNPC to increase transparency. He also questioned the retention of Mele Kyari as the NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD) despite what he described as Kyari's incompetence, and criticized the appointment of Pius Akinyelure, Tinubu’s former boss at Mobil, as NNPC Chairman while Tinubu himself assumed the role of Minister of Petroleum.
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“The NNPC did not disclose the purchase price of OVH or the terms of the acquisition. A Freedom of Information request by Premium Times was also rejected by the NNPC, which claimed to be a private company...
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