President Bola Tinubu has challenged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to explain how he established a university while serving in office.
Tinubu accused Atiku of being among those responsible for the hunger and economic difficulties Nigerians are currently facing.
The president made the remarks during a campaign rally in Rivers State, where he also praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
President Bola Tinubu has taken another swipe at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, challenging him to explain how he built a university while serving as Nigeria’s vice-president. The president also blamed Atiku and other opposition figures for the country’s hunger crisis during a political rally in Rivers State on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The remarks come as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Tinubu and opposition figures exchanging criticisms over their records in government.
Tinubu questions Atiku’s university ownership
Speaking during the campaign rally in Ikwerre, Rivers State, Tinubu accused Atiku of contributing to the economic problems he and other opposition politicians now criticise.
The president argued that Atiku should explain the circumstances surrounding the establishment of his university while he was serving as vice-president and overseeing the country’s economy.
Tinubu questioned the source of the resources used to establish the institution, suggesting that public funds and the efforts of Nigerians were involved.
In his words:
“Atiku was one of them, ask him how he built a university while in office as Vice President in charge of our economy.
He further challenged the former vice-president, saying:
“Who built the university for him, it’s your money, it’s your effort.”
Tinubu also questioned Atiku’s moral standing, describing him as a man without the integrity and ethics expected of someone seeking the country’s highest political office.
Tinubu praises Wike at Rivers rally
Away from his criticism of Atiku, the president praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to infrastructure development.
Tinubu described the former Rivers State governor as a development partner of his administration and commended his commitment to delivering projects.
He also acknowledged Rivers indigenes serving in his government, particularly Wike, whom he described as hardworking and a man with vision.
The rally was organised under the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. It took place at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, with Wike playing a leading role in the mobilisation.
Meanwhile, Peter Obi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain how his administration spent the ₦15.8 trillion reportedly saved from fuel subsidy removal.
The former Anambra governor also questioned the over $100 billion borrowed by the federal government and increased revenue from taxation.
Peter Obi made the demands in an open letter to Tinubu following the president’s visit to Akwa Ibom State, calling for greater accountability over public funds.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for the ₦15.8 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal and more than $100 billion in government borrowings.
Obi made the demand in an open letter titled ‘Good Day, Mr President: Nigerians Deserve Accountability’, following Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom State. He said Nigerians deserve to know how the government has used the country’s resources to improve their lives.
Peter Obi questions Tinubu over subsidy savings, borrowing
In his message, Peter Obi congratulated Tinubu on spending a night in Akwa Ibom, describing the visit as an opportunity for the president to experience life outside Lagos and Abuja.
He urged the president to visit the remaining 33 states and engage directly with Nigerians on his administration’s achievements.
Peter Obi listed the ₦15.8 trillion saved from subsidy removal, over $100 billion in borrowings, increased tax revenue and additional government earnings as funds requiring public explanation.
He argued that Nigerians should not be left guessing about how these resources have been spent, particularly amid the country’s economic difficulties. Continue reading here.
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