Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he did not lose the 2023 presidential election as it was criminally stolen from Nigerians.
Atiku said this on Monday afternoon in his response to a statement by the presidency, saying he would have plunged Nigeria into a worse situation as the president.
The presidency said this on Monday morning in a statement signed by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in response to Atiku’s criticism of the current administration which has plunged Nigeria into an economic meltdown.
“I have taken note of the initial responses highlighting the striking disparity between President Tinubu’s faltering economic policies and the alternatives I have proposed. It is exciting to witness such a vigorous debate on these critical matters, and I sincerely hope that this discourse will ultimately benefit Nigeria and its citizens,” Atiku wrote on X.
“Furthermore, let me emphasize that the citizens who cast their votes in the 2023 presidential election are well aware that I did not lose; rather, we find ourselves in this predicament because the election was criminally stolen from the Nigerian people.”
Atiku said like many fellow Nigerians, he firmly believes that we find ourselves in this current economic turmoil due to the Tinubu administration’s hasty ascent to power, devoid of a coherent plan.
He said in stark contrast, his team not only devised a comprehensive recovery plan but also welcomed significant input from Nigerians, ensuring that their approach was inclusive and well-considered.
“Isn’t it fascinating how the so-called “tested” Tinubu administration’s only policy response seems to be a national prayer led by the First Lady and the NSA? Just a mere 24 hours after I proposed my alternative solutions! What a bold strategy!,” 😂 Atiku said with a laughing emoji.
“In my humble interpretation of the scriptures, prayer indeed serves as a noble path to follow. However, the sacred texts also counsel us to engage in diligent labour and hard work.”
He stated that numerous nations, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Monaco (an EU territory with a zero-income tax policy), among many others, have emerged as economic powerhouses by fostering growth through lower taxation.
“Why then are we fixated on inflicting further hardship upon an already struggling populace?,” he asked.
“One can only speculate that Tinubu’s government is anchored to a mere Tea-plan, which can only lead to a T-pain.”