Twitter users have lambasted the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, saying his administration with former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the foundation for Nigeria’s economic collapse.
Recall that Atiku has praised his former boss and recommended that his image should be on the anticipating redesigned naira notes, which are currently being planned by the apex bank in Nigeria, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
Atiku, while commenting on the former Nigerian leader, on Twitter said that the CBN should imprint his image on the planned redesigned notes in order to inspire “future generations of Nigerians.”
The former VP had tweeted, “I celebrate the extraordinary prowess of His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in bringing peace to Ethiopia. I am not surprised. I know my boss. He did the same thing in Liberia and São Tomé and Príncipe during our time in office.
“If for nothing else, he is most deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize, and I will nominate him when entries are open for nominations. Africa is blessed to have a statesman of such impeccable democratic credentials as Chief Obasanjo. A man whose image ought to be in the redesigned Naira note to inspire future generations of Nigerians to sacrifice for their nation and continent.
“On behalf of my family, I congratulate you, President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, for successfully ending the Ethiopia-Tigray conflict. And I thank God for the gift of wisdom and foresight He gave you, which you have used creditably to steer Nigeria and Africa on the right path. – AA.”
Reacting, Nigerians on Twitter have blasted the presidential candidate, stating that both the former president and vice president were the masterminders of the country’s current irredeemable collapse.
A social media user, Kenny Jims, revealed, “Never in your life would you put a former corrupt president on our naira. The foundation of Nigeria’s collapse started with Obasanjo. @atiku you barely don’t have anything to offer as a presidential aspirant.”
Another Twitter user lamented, “Sir, pls stop complimenting your Boss. All your Boss does is tarnish your image and speak bad about your legacy and all your stand for. Quit being the good guy and speak of your Boss’s ills as your Boss will not hesitate to tarnish your image without batting an eye lid.”
Another user of platform, Wetriumph Still, stated, “What about that time Deborah was burnt alive by disgruntled Fulani Muslims in Sokoto state? You failed her because she’s a Christian. How can I trust you with my vote?”
A Twitter user, identified as Mighty Mighty, said, “When will you start your Statesmanship, forget Dubai come back to Africa, Help in uniting and innovating ideas that will challenge African leaders to strive, we lack the drive and innovation, that’s why all the mineral resources in Africa end up in Dubai raw.”