President Bola Tinubu used a rally of the Rainbow Coalition in Port Harcourt’s Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Saturday to rebut criticism that his government has failed to curb hunger, directly naming former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as one of the officials responsible for the problem.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Tinubu said his administration is “cleaning the mess they created,” referring to policies of previous governments that he claims left the country with food‑security challenges.
The president also questioned how Atiku, who served as vice president and oversaw economic affairs during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, was able to establish a university while in office. “Ask him how he built a university while in office as vice president in charge of our economy. Who built the university for him? It’s your money. It’s your effort,” Tinubu asserted.
Beyond the university issue, Tinubu challenged Atiku’s moral authority to criticize his government, describing the former vice president as lacking the integrity and ethical standards required for public office.
Turning to gratitude, Tinubu thanked residents of Rivers State for their support in the 2023 presidential election, saying their backing helped him secure the mandate to become president. “In 2022, 2023, I looked very hopeless, but you trooped out to support me and gave me the mandate,” he said.
He concluded by stating his intention to seek a second term, arguing that the continued support of voters reflects confidence that he cares for their welfare and will keep addressing challenges such as hunger.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
