Atiku: Nigerians are seeing Tinubu’s true colors

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claims that Nigerians are now witnessing the true nature of President Bola Tinubu.

He made the statement on Saturday, responding to a court ruling that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party.

Atiku accused Tinubu of trying to undermine Nigeria’s democracy by attempting to deregister the NDC, warning that the action could lead to a one‑party state.

He said that the attempt to deregister the opposition party via judicial channels demonstrates the administration’s resolve to weaken political opposition before the 2027 general election.

He warned that any effort to restrict political competition or limit citizens’ choices at the ballot box threatens democratic governance and national stability.

According to Atiku, the development was not unexpected, citing recent actions and political signals from the current administration that raise concerns about its commitment to democratic principles.

“Nigerians are now seeing the true colours of President Tinubu, who pretends to be a democrat, but his body language and the sinister activities of his agents contradict his mouthed commitment to free and fair elections,” he said.