Tinubu says Atiku was in charge of the economy when he built his university

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 7, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Tinubu says Atiku was in charge of the economy when he built his university

At an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu challenged Atiku Abubakar to explain how he funded his university while serving as vice president. Tinubu accused the former vice president of being part of the government responsible for Nigeria’s economic problems. He also dismissed criticism of his administration over hunger and economic hardship and questioned Atiku’s moral standing to criticise it.

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