The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for allegedly attempting to “score cheap political points” in the wake of a deadly Boko Haram attack in the state.
The attack, which occurred four days ago in Wagga Mongoro, Madagali Local Government Area, claimed at least four lives and has sparked renewed concerns about the security situation in Nigeria’s North-East.
Reacting to the incident, Atiku had issued a statement describing the attack as a reminder of the “pervasive” nature of insecurity in the country. He also criticised the government, claiming that Nigerians are weary of what he called “empty promises” on security.
In response, the APC in Adamawa, through its Publicity Secretary Mohammed Abdullahi, issued a strongly worded statement on Sunday condemning Atiku’s remarks and accusing him of politicising a national tragedy.
“When Boko Haram overran Adamawa communities, displaced families, and shut down livelihoods, Atiku was silent. Now, when peace is gradually returning under APC leadership, he suddenly finds his voice—not to unite, but to exploit,” Abdullahi said.
He maintained that the APC-led administration is making tangible progress in combating insurgency and restoring peace, pointing to the efforts of security agencies and support from government structures at various levels.
“The APC government Atiku wants to discredit at all costs is doing a good job in cleaning the Augean stable. Competent, patriotic and committed hands are manning the situation now, actively supporting our gallant armed forces and security agents,” the statement read.
The party further accused the former vice president of a “scorched-earth” political strategy and labelled his approach to the crisis as both “callous” and “reckless”.
“This shameless politicisation of grief is, to say the least, condescending. No leader worth his status should have embraced such a scorched-earth approach to make anybody or any government look bad for the expediency of his personal politics,” the statement continued.
While extending condolences to the victims of the attack, the APC reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating terrorism and restoring lasting peace in Adamawa and the wider North-East.
“The APC stands firmly with the victims of Wagga Mongoro. We commiserate with the bereaved, pray for the injured, and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that these degraded insurgents are finally defeated,” Abdullahi added.
The party concluded by urging the public to distinguish between “genuine solidarity” and what it described as “empty posturing,” insisting that the people of Adamawa will not be deceived by politically motivated commentary.
