Atiku Exposes Alleged N50 Million Bribes, Urges Opposition Unity
Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has leveled a serious accusation against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on Monday, organized by various civic groups to discuss strengthening democracy, Atiku claimed that the current government is offering opposition leaders N50 million each to destabilize Nigeria’s democratic process.
Atiku Warns Nigeria’s Democracy Could Collapse Without Immediate Action
Atiku didn’t mince words as he cautioned that Nigeria’s democracy was on the verge of collapse unless swift and decisive measures are taken. He warned that the country’s democratic foundations were being eroded and that without intervention, the situation could worsen.
Atiku Exposes Alleged N50 Million Bribes, Urges Opposition Unity
In a bold statement, Atiku revealed that he had met with leaders of a political party within the opposition, who openly admitted to receiving N50 million each from the government. He expressed concern that some in the room may have already benefited from these funds, raising questions about the integrity of the opposition’s commitment to democratic ideals. Atiku urged for stronger unity within opposition parties to defend Nigeria’s democracy.
Atiku Slams Rubber-Stamp National Assembly and Calls for Democratic Revival
The former PDP candidate didn’t hold back in his criticism of the current National Assembly, which he described as a mere “rubber stamp” for the government. Atiku also voiced skepticism about the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral commission, urging that it adopt the same standards of accountability seen in countries like Turkey, where the electoral body upheld its responsibility to ensure a fair election. Reflecting on his own decades-long struggle for democracy, including personal hardships like exile, an assassination attempt, and the confiscation of his businesses, Atiku reiterated the need for action to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic future.
“If we don’t unite and take action, we may end up with no democracy at all,” Atiku warned, stressing the urgency of the situation.
