‘It didn’t happen overnight’ – Atiku reacts to

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice‑President of Nigeria and 2023 presidential candidate, said “It didn’t happen overnight” in response to criticism that his political comeback and the momentum of his campaign were sudden. He emphasized that years of grassroots organizing, coalition‑building and advocacy for reforms had been underway long before his recent visibility, underscoring that his rise was the result of sustained effort rather than a quick, spontaneous event. Views Nigeria