Atiku Accuses President Tinubu Of Prioritizing Personal Interests Over Nigeria’s Development

Atiku Accuses President Tinubu Of Prioritizing Personal Interests Over Nigeria’s Development

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu for allegedly favoring personal interests over Nigeria’s welfare. Atiku, speaking through his media aide Paul Ibe, accused Tinubu of neglecting policies for national advancement in favor of family interests.

Atiku particularly highlighted concerns regarding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, citing the involvement of Tinubu’s son in a company handling the project as a conflict of interest. He also raised alarm over the destruction of Landmark Beach without compensating the owners, which he believes undermines investor confidence.In urging Tinubu to focus on improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria, Atiku emphasized the importance of reducing propaganda and prioritizing sustainable economic strategies.He criticized the lack of competitive bidding for major projects like the Badagry-Sokoto highway, alleging that such practices serve personal interests at the expense of taxpayers. Atiku also pointed to challenges in securing foreign direct investments under Tinubu’s leadership, citing heavy losses in manufacturing and inadequate explanations for petrol scarcity.The former Vice President warned of Nigeria’s declining economic position compared to other African nations and cautioned that investors are closely observing how local businesses are treated. He criticized the rushed awarding of infrastructure projects and questioned the transparency and coordination of Tinubu’s administration.Atiku’s critique underscores the need for Nigerian leaders to prioritize national interests and transparency in governance over personal agendas.