Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply rebuked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent trip to Plateau State, calling it a superficial gesture that fails to address the region’s deep-rooted issues. In a statement released on October 4, 2025, Atiku described the visit Tinubu’s first to Plateau since assuming office in 2023 as overdue and lacking meaningful action to tackle the state’s persistent security and economic challenges.
Atiku, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, pointed to ongoing violence, poverty, andg crumbling infrastructure in Plateau, questioning the sincerity of the President’s engagement. “After years of neglect, this visit feels like an afterthought. Plateau deserves more than photo opportunities—it needs real solutions,” he stated, pressing for robust policies to curb insecurity and drive sustainable development.
The visit, which included [specific activities unavailable due to inaccessible link], was meant to signal federal support for Plateau’s progress. However, Atiku’s critique underscores growing political friction, with opponents arguing that the administration has been slow to deliver on promises of relief and renewal for Nigeria’s troubled regions.
