2027: Era of propaganda, deception over – Atiku to Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu that the era of complacency, deception and propaganda is over in Nigeria.

Atiku, who is the 2027 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, charged Nigerians to make use of the ballot against Tinubu in the next election.

In a statement by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice President warned that history is filled with governments that mistook the patience of the people for permanent acceptance.

“There is a difference between patience and satisfaction. There is a difference between endurance and approval.

“Nigerians have endured extraordinary hardship because they are resilient people. But resilience should never be mistaken for weakness. Patience should never be mistaken for surrender.

“The signs are everywhere. Across the country, Nigerians are asking hard questions. They are demanding accountability. They are refusing to be distracted by slogans and political theatre.

“They understand that a government that cannot guarantee security, create opportunities, stabilize the economy, or protect the dignity of its citizens has no moral basis for asking to be rewarded with another term.”

Atiku stressed that democracy provides Nigerians with a peaceful and constitutional instrument for change.

“The ballot box remains the most powerful weapon in the hands of the people. It is stronger than propaganda. It is stronger than intimidation. It is stronger than incumbency.

“Those who believe that Nigerians will forget the hunger, insecurity, joblessness, and economic pain of the last three years are engaged in dangerous self-deception.

“Power belongs to the people. It does not belong to political parties. It does not belong to incumbents. It does not belong to governments. It belongs to Nigerians, and Nigerians reserve the right to reclaim it whenever they believe their trust has been betrayed.”

He urged citizens not to lose faith in democracy but to channel their frustrations into peaceful political action.

“Our responsibility is not merely to complain. Our responsibility is to organize, mobilize, participate, and vote.

“The future of Nigeria will not be determined by those who shout the loudest. It will be determined by those who show up, stand up, and vote for change.

“Let no one be deceived, the era of complacency is over. The era of propaganda is ending, the era of taking Nigerians for granted is coming to a close.

“The people are awake. The people are watching. And when the time comes, they will deliver their verdict through the ballot.”