In a recent press release, the Presidency has dismissed the allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding an ongoing EFCC investigation into purported financial dealings linked to Lagos State. The statement, issued by Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, characterizes Atiku’s claims as unfounded and a distraction from pressing national issues.
The press release emphasizes that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to focusing on critical challenges facing Nigeria, rather than engaging in what it terms “petty political distractions.” It also expresses disappointment that a politician of Atiku’s experience would resort to social media speculation instead of addressing the nation’s pressing needs.
“The President has neither the time nor the inclination to engage in petty political distractions,” the statement reads. It further critiques Atiku’s approach as a desperate attempt to remain relevant after his defeat in the 2023 presidential election. The Presidency urges the former Vice President to redirect his efforts toward promoting unity and economic progress in Nigeria.
In a separate matter, President Tinubu has condemned the recent murder of traveling hunters by local vigilantes in Edo State’s Uromi community. The President has called for swift investigations by the police and other security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirmed that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria.
President Tinubu commended Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo and local leaders for their prompt action to prevent further escalation of the situation.
The President’s statements reflect a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of national development, emphasizing that Nigeria needs constructive contributions rather than divisive rhetoric.
For the full press statements, see below:
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
ATIKU ABUBAKAR’S LATEST CLAIMS ARE BASELESS AND DISTRACTING
The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to the unfounded allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claims to be the subject of an EFCC investigation regarding unsubstantiated financial dealings involving Lagos State.
These claims, circulated through his media office, are false and reflect a troubling pattern of relying on social media gossip over substance. It is disheartening that a politician of Atiku’s stature would lend credibility to baseless social media speculation to remain politically relevant.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on addressing critical national challenges and advancing his administration’s agenda for Nigeria’s growth and stability. The President has neither the time nor the inclination to engage in petty political distractions.
Atiku’s allegations are infantile and a transparent ploy to deflect from his political setbacks. His repeated attempts to drag the Presidency and now the Lagos State Government into fabricated controversies reveal a desperate bid for attention amid his fading attempt to cobble a coalition.
Since his defeat in the 2023 presidential election, the former Vice President has failed to rise to the dignified role of an elder statesman. Rather than contributing constructively to the national discourse, he has chosen the path of divisive rhetoric and unfounded accusations.
We urge Atiku Abubakar to redirect his energy toward initiatives that foster unity, economic progress, and democratic stability—qualities Nigeria urgently needs.
Lastly, the former Vice President should know that the EFCC, as an independent institution, operates within its statutory mandate without external influence. Any insinuation otherwise is a disservice to the agency’s professionalism and the rule of law.
The Presidency remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of national development—priorities that demand our undivided attention.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
March 28, 2025
PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF HUNTERS IN EDO
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo State.
The President, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits.
President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the affected victims and assured them that criminals would not be allowed to shed the blood of innocent Nigerians in vain.
The President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.
President Tinubu commended the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and community leaders in Uromi for their swift response to avert the escalation of tension.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
March 28, 2025
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