President Bola Tinubu has challenged his political rival, Atiku Abubakar, to explain how he established a university while serving as Vice President of Nigeria. The President made the remark on Saturday during a campaign rally in Ikwerre, Rivers State, as he sought to position himself for the 2027 presidential election.
Tinubu accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate of being responsible for the economic hardships currently affecting the country. He argued that those criticizing the administration for hunger are actually addressing the consequences of policies they helped implement in the past.
“To every salary earner, there is a dependent and somebody sharing the food at home, those people talking of hunger are talking about the mess they created. Atiku was one of them, ask him how he built a university while in office as Vice President in charge of our economy,” Tinubu stated.
The President further alleged that the university was constructed using public funds and the efforts of Nigerians, rather than private resources. He characterized Abubakar as a leader lacking moral integrity and the ethical standards required for high office.
During the rally, Tinubu also highlighted the contributions of his administration’s officials, specifically naming Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu described Wike as a key developmental partner who is committed, hardworking, and focused on the infrastructural growth of the nation.
“He is doing a wonderful job, committed, very hardworking, a man with vision and combines that with mission. Help thank him for me for his contribution to the infrastructural development of our country,” the President added, urging the crowd to recognize Wike’s efforts.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
