Xenophobic attack: It's embarrassing — Atiku slams Tinubu's slow response to South Africa crisis

Author: Ogaga AriemuPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Xenophobic attack: It's embarrassing — Atiku slams Tinubu's slow response to South Africa crisis

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned the Tinubu administration's sluggish response to renewed anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa. He noted that Ghana swiftly evacuated over 300 distressed citizens, while Nigeria appeared hesitant. Atiku urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to demonstrate the urgency and competence needed to protect Nigerian citizens abroad.

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