- Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of turning Nigeria into a dictatorship, calling his administration the greatest threat to democracy since 1999.
- He made the remarks in a post on X after visiting ex-Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai on Sunday.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of plunging Nigeria into full-blown dictatorship.
Atiku, in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, described the Tinubu-led APC government as the greatest threat to democracy since 1999.
He made the remarks during a solidarity visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai.
“This evening, I paid a solidarity visit to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, over his attack by APC-sponsored thugs at the recent inauguration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State.
“I reiterated that the activities of the Tinubu-led APC administration pose the greatest risk to our democracy since the return of democratic governance.
“It is concerning that this administration has turned into a full-blown dictatorship,” he said.
In other news….. Nollywood star Adesua Etomi-Wellington has shared her perspective on how to approach the success of others.
In an Instagram story, the mother of two encouraged people to see encounters with those who are wealthier, more skilled, or further along in life as opportunities for personal growth rather than competition.
According to Naija News, Etomi-Wellington described being surrounded by people who excel in different areas as a privilege and a source of inspiration. She advised that such experiences should serve as motivation for self-improvement instead of breeding insecurity.
The actress who is married to singer and politician Banky W emphasized that keeping company with disciplined and accomplished individuals creates valuable learning opportunities.
She urged her followers to draw strength and encouragement from others’ achievements, writing:
“Smarter, more accomplished, more talented, more disciplined, richer, wiser, etc = blessing. Not threat.”
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