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Atiku, Obi condemn Tinubu over decline of June 12 democratic values

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Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have accused President Tinubu of betraying June 12 ideals and dismantling Nigeria’s democracy

Atiku Obi condemn Tinubu in scathing Democracy Day statements, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of betraying the spirit of June 12 and dismantling Nigeria’s democratic foundations.

Also read: June 12: Lagos Speaker Praises President Tinubu’s Achievements, Calls for Civic Engagement

Both opposition leaders painted a bleak picture of the nation’s political direction, saying the country can no longer be called a functioning democracy under the current government.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the Tinubu administration as the worst period in Nigeria’s democratic journey, alleging a slide towards one-party dictatorship. According to him, the progress made since the return to civilian rule in 1999 is being systematically undone.

He claimed that Nigerians today are subjected not to governance but to domination, and warned that the country is edging dangerously close to authoritarianism.

Atiku recalled his personal sacrifices for Nigeria’s democracy, including stepping down for the late MKO Abiola in the 1993 election, which symbolised the birth of modern democratic aspirations in Nigeria.

He paid tribute to fallen pro-democracy figures such as Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, and Alfred Rewane, warning that their legacy is being trampled by the current regime’s actions.

Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, echoed similar sentiments, stating that Nigeria no longer meets the basic criteria of a democratic state.

He said none of the key elements of democracy—government of, by, and for the people—exist today. Obi accused the government of enabling electoral fraud, economic mismanagement, and the erosion of public institutions.

He listed stark economic indicators to illustrate the depth of national decline, including a drop in Nigeria’s GDP from \$364 billion in 2023 to \$188 billion, and a fall in per capita income from \$1,640 to \$835. He also noted a surge in poverty, with 129 million Nigerians now living below the poverty line, and 75 percent of rural residents classified as poor.

Obi criticised the Federal Government for focusing on controlling the narrative rather than solving problems, accusing it of gaslighting the public and shifting blame.

He lamented the condition of education, pointing to 18.3 million out-of-school children and poor infrastructure that forces students to take exams under candlelight.

Also read: Atiku reportedly offers Peter Obi VP slot in 2027 coalition bid

Both leaders called for a return to the values of June 12 and urged Nigerians to resist what they see as a deepening democratic crisis. They pledged to continue advocating for a government that respects the will and welfare of its people.

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“We will get it right with security,” Obasa …As Progressive Governors’ Forum Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu

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Despite the pervasive insecurity around the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has affirmed that with the support of all Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would get it right with his concerted reengineering of the nation’s security architecture.

Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held Saturday, December 6, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa said he did not doubt that President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government, would do all that they can to ensure that they secure the life and property of every Nigerian.

According to Obasa, “We have seen the president in action and how he is innovating and working hard to resolve our many challenges especially insecurity and we believe he will get it done. He’s still the man that can do it. That is why we must do everything within our powers to ensure that he is returned in 2027.”

Speaker Obasa teed off with robust commendations for the governors for their shared dedication and commitment to helping President Tinubu resolve Nigeria’s insecurity problem.

He urged them to galvanise their people when they return to their various states to be a part of the solution to Nigeria’s security challenge, and not stay aloof.

Speaker Obasa added that security is not just about the governors, “It is about everybody. We must all be involved in fighting this problem. We must give the President all the support that we can so that he will succeed in his attempts to redirect the trajectory of Nigeria.”

The PGF had converged on Lagos between December 5 and 6 for a meeting convened by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

In a communique read by Governor Uzodinma, the governors passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu’s administration, and pledged support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.

The Forum, according to Governor Uzodinma, reviewed the security situation across the country and expressed appreciation for the improved coordination between federal, state, and local security structures, as well as the courage and sacrifices of security agencies and community volunteers. They also resolved to strengthen local security architecture in all the states.

Governor Uzodinma said that their two-day engagement provided an opportunity to review the nation’s current trajectory, deepen coordination among the governors, and reaffirm their firm support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“The PGF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundations of sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

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