“You Built the Crisis, We’re Fixing It” — Lagos APC Slams Atiku in Scathing Rebuttal
Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a blistering response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, following his recent comments accusing both the PDP and APC of plunging Nigeria into hunger and insecurity.In a strongly worded statement, the party dismissed Atiku’s remarks as “delusional, shameless, and a desperate attempt to rewrite history.”Atiku Is the ‘Chief Engineer’ of Nigeria’s Economic Collapse — APC Lagos APC accused the former vice president of presiding over a controversial privatization era that allegedly stripped Nigeria of major national assets through questionable transactions.The party claimed the privatization exercise led to:Factory closures,Mass unemployment, andThe collapse of key industries.“Atiku cannot pretend he played no role in the economic disaster that unfolded under his supervision,” the statement read.PDP’s Legacy of Rot Laid the Foundation for Today’s Problems The APC insisted that many of Nigeria’s current challenges were born under the PDP administration, where Atiku was a key figure.The party outlined its claims:Boko Haram’s rise from a fringe sect to a national menace,Widespread corruption,Misuse of oil revenues, andMassive economic mismanagement.“Atiku was not an observer — he was at the center of the chaos,” the statement said.‘Political Amnesia Will Not Save Him’ — Lagos APC The APC criticized Atiku’s long political history, noting that despite decades of seeking the presidency, he has “no significant achievements to show.”The statement also highlighted what it described as the lack of development in Atiku’s home state, Adamawa:High poverty levels,Unemployment,Illiteracy, andPoor infrastructure.“Nigerians have not forgotten the scandals, the failed privatization agenda, or the contradictions that defined his career,” the party added.Atiku’s Endless Political Ambition Called a ‘National Risk’ Lagos APC described Atiku as “a wandering political relic,” accusing him of switching political parties repeatedly in pursuit of power.The party stated that his actions reflect desperation rather than patriotism.Tinubu Government ‘Cleaning Up the Ruins’ The statement emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is addressing years of accumulated damage attributed to past PDP-led governments.According to the APC, the current government is:Rebuilding security structures,Resetting the economy, andImplementing reforms nationwide.“Atiku cannot tear down the house and mock those rebuilding it,” the party declared.‘Time to Exit the Stage With Dignity’ — APC Tells Atiku Lagos APC urged Atiku to retire from politics, stating he has been rejected repeatedly by voters, his party, and by time itself.The party insisted he owes Nigerians an apology for his role in past national challenges.Final Word The Lagos APC concluded that Atiku remains a major contributor to the insecurity, economic hardship, and poverty he now criticizes.His recent remarks, the party said, are “a desperate attempt to salvage a fading political career.”“Lagos APC will not allow the architects of national decline to edit history with falsehood,” the statement warned.
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