Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of allegedly working with Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo to intimidate opposition figures ahead of future elections.
Atiku, through his spokesman, Paul Ibe, alleged on Monday that Igboho was acting as a “militia” for the current administration and warned that his recent statements threatening opposition campaign activities in the South-West could heighten political tension across the country.
Igboho had reportedly warned supporters of
Atiku and Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against campaigning in the South-West region ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Reacting, Ibe claimed the separatist activist could not be acting independently, alleging he enjoyed backing from influential figures in government.
“There is no doubt about Igboho being a militia of Tinubu. He cannot be working on his own. Who is he? He has the state’s support. Tinubu should shut down this nonsense,” Ibe said.
He also called on the State Security Service to immediately arrest and investigate Igboho over what he described as threats against opposition politicians seeking to campaign in the region.
Ibe further alleged that the development reflected what he called the ruling party’s strategy to weaken opposition forces, insisting that Atiku would campaign across the country regardless of the threats.
“Atiku Abubakar will campaign in the 36 states and the 774 local governments as long as they are within the territory of Nigeria,” he said.
The Atiku aide urged both the Federal Government and the international community to monitor political developments in Nigeria, warning that inflammatory rhetoric could worsen the nation’s already fragile security situation.
He said, “Nigeria is already in a dire situation. Working with people like Igboho cannot afford to pour fuel on the already raging fire of insecurity and hopelessness in the country.”
However, the Presidency denied any link between Tinubu and Igboho.
A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, dismissed the allegation, stressing that the agitator had no relationship with the President.
Bwala clarified that past remarks suggesting the existence of a militia linked to Tinubu were political interpretations of activities surrounding a youth mobilisation group known as the
“Jagaban Army,” which he said was referenced during opposition campaigns.
“Sunday Igboho has no connection with Asiwaju. He was never part of Asiwaju’s campaign and has never been to the Presidential Villa,” Bwala said.
According to him, Igboho had at different times openly criticised Tinubu, adding that the activist’s political statements should not be interpreted as having the backing of the President.
Efforts to reach another presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, for further comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
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