The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reaction to the recent terrorist attack in Wagga Mongoro, Madagali Local Government Area, describing his remarks as “insensitive” and “politically motivated.”
In a press statement released on Sunday and signed by the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Abdullahi, the APC accused Atiku of using a national tragedy as an opportunity for political grandstanding.
“Atiku once again proved that tragedy, for him, is not a moment of sober reflection but a stage for cheap politics,” the statement said.
“Instead of standing with the grieving, he rushed to issue a hollow statement riddled with inaccuracies.”
According to the APC, the statement issued by Atiku contained errors regarding the location of the attack and the number of casualties, with the party calling it a “comedy of errors.”
The party also linked the former vice president to the country’s long-standing security challenges, alleging that the administration he once served under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contributed to the instability Nigeria is currently battling.
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“Atiku, whose tragic failure in leadership contributed to the current insecurity, is now shamelessly using the very monster he helped create to pursue his political ambition,” the party stated.
The APC further criticized Atiku’s track record in Adamawa State, claiming he failed to bring meaningful development to the state during his time in office and neglected even his own hometown, Jada.
The party accused him of remaining silent during past Boko Haram attacks in the state, only to now “suddenly find his voice, not to unite, but to exploit.”
Defending the current APC-led administration, the party said significant progress is being made to restore peace and stability in the region, while commending the armed forces and security agencies for their efforts.
“This shameless politicization of grief is reckless and a stark reminder of Atiku’s disconnect from the people he claims to represent,” the statement added.
The party expressed solidarity with the victims of the Madagali attack, offering condolences to the bereaved families and reiterating its commitment to defeating insurgency in the state.
“The people of Adamawa are not deceived. They know the difference between genuine solidarity and empty posturing,” the statement concluded.
