2027: Atiku Suffers from an “Emir Complex,” Says Segun Sowunmi

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Nigeria
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2027: Atiku Suffers from an “Emir Complex,” Says Segun Sowunmi

Segun Sowunmi, a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, accused Atiku Abubakar of being disconnected from the hardships facing poor Nigerians. In an interview on Vanguard’s Politics Hub, he described Atiku’s public demeanour and lifestyle as an “Emir complex” that makes it difficult for him to understand poverty. Sowunmi also questioned former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s credibility on the issue, citing his many years in government. His remarks come as President Bola Tinubu seeks re-election in 2027.

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