The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for what it described as “insensitive and misleading” remarks following the recent terrorist attack on Wagga Mongoro, Madagali Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its State Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Abdullahi, the party accused Atiku of turning a moment of tragedy into a platform for “cheap politics” instead of standing with victims and their grieving families.
The APC said Atiku’s comments on the incident were not only factually inaccurate but also laced with political undertones. “From the statement, it is clear that Atiku is either ignorant of what really transpired or he was plainly mischievous – or both. His statement got both the location and the casualty figures wrong. It was a comedy of errors,” the release noted.
The party further alleged that Atiku, during his years in government under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), contributed to the security challenges still confronting Nigeria today. “The PDP government in which he was second-in-command squarely put us in this quagmire,” the statement read.
According to the APC, Atiku’s record in Adamawa also undermines his credibility. The party accused him of neglecting his home state while in office, abandoning projects and focusing largely on personal business interests.
“When Boko Haram overran Adamawa communities, displaced families, and shut down livelihoods, Atiku was silent. Now, when peace is gradually returning under APC leadership, he suddenly finds his voice – not to unite, but to exploit,” the statement said.
The party insisted that the APC government, working with security agencies, is making steady progress in restoring security to troubled communities across Adamawa and beyond. It described Atiku’s recent intervention as “shameless politicization of grief” and “a reckless attempt to destabilize the country for political gain.”
Reaffirming its support for victims of the Madagali attack, the APC extended condolences to bereaved families, offered prayers for the injured, and assured residents of government’s commitment to completely rooting out insurgents.
“The people of Adamawa know the difference between genuine solidarity and empty posturing. They know who stood with them in their darkest hours – and who is now cynically dancing on fresh graves for political gain,” the party concluded.
