The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the recent terrorist attack in Wagga Mongoro, Madagali Local Government Council, describing his reaction as “insensitive” and “politically motivated.”
In a press release issued on Sunday and signed by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Abdullahi, the party accused Atiku of exploiting a moment of national grief for political gain.
“Atiku once again proved that tragedy, for him, is not a moment of sober reflection but a stage for cheap politics,” the statement read. “Instead of standing with the grieving, he rushed to issue a hollow statement riddled with inaccuracies.”
The party alleged that Atiku’s statement misrepresented the facts surrounding the attack, including the location and the number of casualties, calling it a “comedy of errors.”
According to the APC, the former Vice President bears partial responsibility for the current security challenges facing the country, alleging that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) administration he once served helped lay the foundation for the insecurity plaguing the nation today.
“Atiku, whose tragic failure in leadership contributed to the current insecurity, is now shamelessly using the very monster he helped create to pursue his political ambition,” the statement continued.
The APC further criticised Atiku for what it described as a lack of tangible contributions to Adamawa State during his time in office, claiming he failed to attract development projects to the state and even neglected his hometown of Jada.
The party said that while Atiku remained silent during previous Boko Haram invasions of Adamawa communities, he has now “suddenly found his voice not to unite, but to exploit.”
Defending the current administration, the APC stated that the government is making steady progress in restoring peace to the region and commended the efforts of the armed forces and security agencies.
“This shameless politicization of grief is reckless and a stark reminder of Atiku’s disconnect from the people he claims to represent,” the statement said.
The party reaffirmed its support for the victims of the Wagga Mongoro attack, offering condolences to the bereaved families and promising continued efforts to end insurgency in the region.
“The people of Adamawa are not deceived. They know the difference between genuine solidarity and empty posturing,” the statement added.
