Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters of opposition leaders against trading insults, warning that such exchanges only serve the interests of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a post on X on Tuesday, Abubakar said anyone who insults Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, or himself does not have the interest of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the opposition coalition, or Nigerians at heart.
He described the growing disunity among supporters of the ADC as a “civil war” that strengthens the APC, which he referred to as “urban bandits” determined to preserve what he called a “satanic status quo”.
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Abubakar made the remarks in response to a post by Novie Everest on X, who accused Atiku’s supporters of attacking Obi while expecting the former vice-president to be insulated from criticism.
“Atiku’s people want to insult Peter Obi without Atiku getting the heat back. Maybe they feel Atiku deserves respect and Peter Obi does not,” the post read.
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Responding, Abubakar said supporters of all opposition leaders must avoid division and work together.
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“Dear Everest, anyone who insults Obi or Atiku does not mean well for the leaders, the coalition ADC, or Nigeria and Nigerians. The only people who benefit from such a civil war are the APC urban bandits who want to maintain the satanic status quo. We are better together,” he said.
Abubakar and Obi are both members of the ADC, an opposition coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Supporters of the two politicians have repeatedly clashed over who should emerge as the ADC’s presidential candidate and running mate ahead of the polls.
Some supporters of Obi have also threatened to withdraw their backing if he agrees to run as vice-presidential candidate.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
