“You cannot campaign on graves of Nigerians” – Atiku slams Tinubu over Maiduguri blasts

Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the recent multiple suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State.

In a statement issued hours after the blasts which killed 23 people and injured about 108 others, the former vice president expressed sadness over the resurfacing suicide bombing which the nation seemed to have defeated in the past.

He also condemned the increased wave of killing of soldiers and civilians alike by troops of Boko Haram and ISWAP.

The former vice president while commending troops of the Nigerian Military, the police and other operatives for their sacrifice to the nation called for an immediate review of security strategies by the President Tinubu administration.

“Nigerians are not impressed with the government’s statements condemning terrorist attacks. They are more concerned about results. Results speak louder than the tough government’s rhetoric.

“The Tinubu government appears to be more obsessed with crushing opposition politicians than it is with fixing the worsening security challenges. And it is obvious that despite the marching orders, the terrorists are still on the offensive,” Atiku said.

He also noted that the terrorists do not know the difference between APC supporters and opposition sympathisers and it is therefore unhelpful to dismiss honest advice as politically motivated.

“A government that is too heavily invested in the 2027 reelection campaign is unlikely to accept the reality of insecurity and attack those who dare talk about the gaps.

“A mother in Maiduguri is not asking for press releases. She is asking why her child was blown apart in a place the government claimed was “liberated.” he added.

Atiku also condemned President Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom at the instance of King Charles said Nigerian soldiers are dying while fighting terrorists with outdated equipment.

He further called the attention of King Charles to the incidents in Nigeria while alleging that “his guest left behind fresh graves and weeping widows to come and smile for the cameras.

“Bola Tinubu claims he sent “marching orders.” The terrorists sent suicide bombers. Nigerians can see who is winning.

“A government that treats funerals as routine and criticism as treason has lost the moral authority to lead. You cannot campaign for 2027 on the graves of the people you failed to protect in 2026,” he added.