He’s Losing Relevance” – Presidency Fires At Atiku Over TV Interview

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised the recent television interview of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing it as unimpressive.

Atiku had, during an appearance on ARISE Television, spoken about his plans for the 2027 presidential election, describing it as his final attempt and highlighting his political influence in the North.

Reacting in a statement shared on his handle on Thursday, Dare said the interview failed to present Atiku as a credible contender, arguing that his presidential ambition lacks momentum.

He stated that the outing exposed what he described as a lack of clear vision, policy direction, and coherence on national issues, adding that the former presidential candidate appears to be losing political relevance.

According to Dare, Atiku’s responses were inconsistent and did not offer any concrete alternatives to the current administration’s policies, particularly at a time when the country is undergoing significant economic reforms.

He further criticised the interview for lacking substance, saying it was dominated by rhetoric without a clear roadmap for governance or solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.

Dare also claimed that Atiku’s remarks failed to unite key political groups, suggesting instead that they reflected personal ambition rather than a broader national agenda.

He concluded that the interview may have reinforced doubts among Nigerians about Atiku’s readiness for leadership, insisting that effective leadership requires clarity, consistency, and a forward-looking vision.