The All Progressives Congress Media Network in Akwa Ibom State has lampooned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ovrt his recent remarks against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, calling them reckless and unbecoming of a political figure of his stature.

Atiku, during a recent interview with journalist Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie on Untold Stories, described Senator Akpabio as a corrupt politician and accused him of having a habit of abusing women.

When asked if he was surprised by the National Assembly’s endorsement of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, Atiku responded, “I was not surprised because I know that the leadership is corrupt, and I have no apologies for that. They could do anything.”

“The Senate President is actually known for having that type of character, even when he was a governor. He (Akpabio) was not only corrupt as a governor, but he was also in the habit of abusing women. Akpabio is corrupt, not only is he corrupt, he has the habit of abusing women,” Atiku emphasised.

However, defending Akpabio, on Wednesday, the Director-General of the APC Media Network, Iniobong John, issued a statement in Uyo on Wednesday, calling Atiku’s comments reckless and inappropriate for a public figure of his caliber.

He stated, “We find it necessary to respond to the recent remarks made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has not only accused Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, of corruption but has also alleged that he has a propensity to abuse women. Such statements are, to say the least, reckless and unbecoming of a public figure of his standing.”

John further alleged that Atiku is known for corrupt tendencies, noting that former President Olusegun Obasanjo had made similar accusations in his autobiography, My Watch.

He said, “Historically, Atiku Abubakar is recognised as the most corrupt politician in Nigeria. During his tenure as vice president, he abused his office to fraudulently acquire numerous national assets.

These allegations have been affirmed by his former principal, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, who has categorically stated that Atiku is too corrupt to be entrusted with any public office in our nation.

“Furthermore, in his autobiography, My Watch, former President Olusegun Obasanjo dedicated several chapters to detailing how Atiku Abubakar misused his position to illegally acquire national assets. This illustrates not only a history of corruption but also a fundamental lack of character.”

John added, “It is clear that someone with such a tarnished reputation lacks the moral standing to accuse others of corruption. Atiku Abubakar’s reckless remarks about Senator Godswill Akpabio reflect a level of mischief, malice, and political opportunism taken too far.”


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