The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has strongly criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the recent attack in Wagga Mongoro, Madagali Local Government Area, labeling his remarks as “insensitive” and a deliberate attempt to politicize the tragedy.
The rebuke came in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Abdullahi.
Abdullahi alleged that Abubakar’s intervention was “riddled with lies and errors,” asserting that the former Vice President has consistently used national tragedies for political point-scoring.
“Atiku once again proved that tragedy, for him, is not a moment of sober reflection but a stage for cheap politics,” Abdullahi stated. “Instead of standing with the grieving persons, he rushed to issue a hollow statement. From his words, it is clear that Atiku is either ignorant of what really transpired or he was plainly mischievous or both.”
The party went further, drawing a direct link between the nation’s current security challenges and Abubakar’s tenure in government.
“Without mincing words, it must be stated that Atiku and the PDP government he once served laid the foundation for the insecurity we are battling today,” the statement read.
The APC also accused the former Vice President of abandoning his home state during its most perilous times. “When Boko Haram overran Adamawa communities, displaced families, and shut down livelihoods, Atiku was silent,” Abdullahi claimed. “Now, when peace is gradually returning under APC leadership, he suddenly finds his voice — not to unite, but to exploit.”
In contrast, the party defended the current federal government’s efforts, stating that the APC-led administration is providing robust support to security agencies to restore peace.
“The APC government Atiku wants to discredit at all cost is doing a good job in cleaning the Augean stable,” the statement added, using a metaphor to describe a daunting task.
The party concluded by commiserating with the victims of the Madagali attack and reaffirming its commitment to defeating insurgents.
“The people of Adamawa are not deceived,” Abdullahi said. “They know the difference between genuine solidarity and empty posturing. They know who stood with them in their darkest hours — and who is now cynically dancing on fresh graves for political gain.”
As of the time of reporting, Atiku Abubakar has not issued a public response to the allegations made by the Adamawa APC.
