Naira Swap: El-Rufai, Ganduje, Bello, Others Instigating Anarchy, Says Atiku

Naira Swap: El-Rufai, Ganduje, Bello, Others Instigating Anarchy, Says Atiku

  • Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his view on the utterances of APC governors regarding the naira redesign policy of the APC
  • The PDP bannerman revealed that the actions of APC governors could instigate anarchy in the country
  • He urged Nigerians not to be swayed by the gimmicks of the APC governors and their cohorts

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FCT, Abuja - Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of instigating anarchy with their frequent utterance and objection to the president's order over the Central Bank of Nigerian (CBN) naira redesign policy.

This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, February 21.

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Atiku Abubakar, Naira swap
Atiku Abubakar has been tipped by many political pundits as favourites to win the presidential polls despite Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi's strength in the race. Photo: Atiku Abubakar
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As reported by the Daily Trust, he said:

"The APC and their governors do not love the masses. Their only grouse is their inability to buy votes because of this policy. Nigerians must not be deceived by these unscrupulous politicians."

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Shuaibu pin-pointed Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna state as one of those who started the trend of inciting the president and insisting that residents of Kaduna continue to use the old note.

Similarly, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state recently threatened to revoke the certificate of occupancy of banks, malls and businesses that refused to trade with the old note.

Shaibu did not spare the Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, who also shut a couple of businesses that refused to trade with the old currency in the commercial hub of northern Nigeria.

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2023 Presidency: CASA, Other Polls Forecast Victory for Atiku on February 25

Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has cemented his status as a major contender in the 2023 polls.

Many political pundits and enthusiasts believe he poses a massive threat to his counterparts.

Several online polls like POLAF and Straw Polls have predicted his dominance at the presidential elections slated for Saturday, February 25.

2023 Presidential Election: Former Minister Reveals Zone Atiku Will Record Landslide Victory

In another development, a former minister has expressed confidence that PDP flagbearer Atiku Abubakar will record a major win in the north-central.

A few days before the 2023 presidential election, Musa Elayo affirmed that Atiku would record landslide victory in the zone due to the support garnered.

Elayo disclosed further that the north-central, the battleground for major contenders, belongs to the PDP, and the party is ready to take it back on Saturday, February 25.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.