Atiku Abubakar Slams G-5 Governors For Seeking Relevance And Protection From Prosecution

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, stated that the G-5 governors, a group of former PDP governors, were actively seeking relevance, appointments, and protection from prosecution. He emphasized that their decision not to support him was not driven by patriotism, and he warned Nigerians not to be deceived by their actions.

Atiku’s statement came in response to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, who referred to former Governor Nyesom Wike as “an average mad man.” Atiku’s spokesperson, Mr Phrank Shaibu, criticized Fayose’s remarks, emphasizing that the G-5 governors were primarily motivated by personal gain and protection from legal consequences. He highlighted the alleged shortcomings of governors Ortom and Ikpeazu and accused them of evading prosecution due to their association with the G-5 governors…CONTINUE READING

Atiku also expressed his disappointment with Fayose, stating that he should have openly campaigned for Bola Tinubu during the presidential election instead of pursuing personal interests. Atiku claimed that Fayose’s recent actions were an attempt to manipulate Tinubu into dropping corruption charges against him. Shaibu further criticized Fayose’s inconsistent statements, citing his earlier declaration of support for Atiku and subsequent claims of delivering Ekiti State to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to Shaibu, Fayose’s current actions were driven by his desire to secure a ministerial appointment for his son and seek a withdrawal of his corruption case. Shaibu urged Nigerians not to be deceived by Fayose’s tactics, emphasizing the weight of evidence presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its star witness, Senator Musilu Obanikoro.