Atiku’s Desperation and Tinubu’s Panic, by Emmanuel Aziken

Vanguard News | 29-08-2026 06:17am |

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's recent change of stance on fuel subsidy has sparked a political debate, with the Presidency accusing him of desperation for power. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu's information adviser, criticized Atiku's shift as a bid for the presidency in 2027. However, some commentators view the debate as a rare focus on policy rather than personality or ethnic issues, marking a significant moment in Nigeria's Fourth Republic.

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