Atiku Laments, Calls Shettima Bad Names for Making ‘Disrespectful Statements’
- Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has replied the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima
- Recall that the APC VP candidate dismissed the former vice president as a mere ‘bottled water seller’
- Reaction to Shettima, Atiku said the statement directed at him was not only irresponsible but also disrespectful
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has cautioned Kashim Shettima, vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against being “irresponsible and disrespectful”.
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said in light of a recent comment by Shettima, the administration of Bola Tinubu will be “anti-entrepreneurship” if he wins the 2023 election.
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Shettima had criticised one of the businesses of Abubakar at an event in Lagos, saying being an owner of a table water company does not mean he understands the economy.
“And believe me, the ability to sell bottled water doesn’t make one an expert on the economy,” Shettima had said.
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In a statement issued on Wednesday night by Paul Ibe, his media adviser, Abubakar said any business that employs workers should be valued.
Abubakar said politics should not make anyone utter “irresponsible statements”.
“It is with utter dismay that we listened to the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu and his running mate talk condescendingly about other presidential candidates at a gathering that they invited members of the private sector to on Tuesday,” the statement reads.
“The remarks from the candidates of the APC show gross irresponsibility and disrespect.
“It is indicative that the Tinubu-Shettima administration will be anti-entrepreneurship and business.
“One would have thought that the duo would use the advantage of such a gathering to talk about solutions that their party, APC, has foisted on the country. Rather, they went on the ultra highway of political indecency.
“Any business that produces products, creates jobs and delivers dividends, especially in this era of the APC administration when the country is bleeding jobs is an asset and should not be mocked.
Full list of states Tinubu must win to emerge Nigeria's president in 2023 and his possible chances
With about 177 days to the 2023 presidential election, a report by Thisday newspaper has analysed the chances of the top three candidates: Bola Tinubu of the APC, Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
The report noted that the current standing of the major presidential candidates and their parties, based on public opinion assessment, is still too close to call, even though campaigns are yet to officially begin.
Nevertheless, the report listed states where Tinubu and others must secure 60% and 40% wins to emerge president in 2023.
Tinubu, Atiku or Peter Obi? 4 international analysts predict winner of 2023 presidential election
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, some international data reporting firms have predicted the winner.
The predictions so far indicate a three-horse race as many of the reports focus on three contenders: Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
While some predicted a surprise win for Obi, others stated that Tinubu of the ruling party would win the election.
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