Atiku Berates Tinubu Over Silence On Lagos Assembly Crisis

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it a tacit endorsement of anti-democratic tactics.

Atiku, in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, on Thursday air jordan 4 military blue 2024, described the return of impeached speaker Mudashiru Obasa, to the chamber as “backdoor tactics.”

He condemned the use of state-backed security forces to reverse the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, despite his ousting by most lawmakers.

Obasa had earlier stormed the Lagos Assembly complex, insisting he remained Speaker, despite opposition from most members of the chamber.

Atiku argued that Tinubu’s refusal to intervene raises concerns about his commitment to democratic principles, especially in light of recent allegations by former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai that Tinubu engages in selective political control.

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“Despite his undisputed influence Cheap Aspennigeria Jordan Outlet - 5923 Black White Youth US 4 - Adidas N - YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 "Yebra" over Lagos politics, President Bola Tinubu has remained conspicuously silent on the matter. His refusal to address the crisis suggests a tacit endorsement of the anti-democratic maneuvers aimed at imposing his preferred candidate against the overwhelming will of Assembly members,” Atiku stated.

He further accused Tinubu of turning Lagos politics into a battle between the noble values of Omoluabi—rooted in integrity, fairness, and public service—and the crude, strong-arm tactics of Area Boy politics, where power is retained through coercion rather than consensus.

Atiku called on the president to publicly denounce any attempt to undermine democracy in Lagos and to ensure that due process is upheld.

“Nigeria’s democracy was hard-fought air jordan 4 mars blackmon 2024 and must not be undermined by those who should be its foremost guardians. We urge all well zapatillas de running hombre entrenamiento neutro apoyo talón-meaning Nigerians to remain vigilant and resolute in defending the sanctity of our democratic institutions,” he added.