Atiku charges Nigerians to hold Tinubu, others accountable

By Folarunso Alagbede

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has charged Nigerians to be resolute in holding President Bola Tinubu and other political leaders accountable to prevent them from power misuse.
The former vice president made this call in his New Year message, adding “It is a time when every Nigerian must closely observe the actions and decisions of our political leaders.”
Mr Abubakar said, “As we welcome the dawn of 2025, I see an invaluable opportunity to reshape and redefine our national dialogue. I urge Nigerians to actively participate in safeguarding the principles of democracy. I call on every citizen to remain resolute in holding political leaders, at every level of government, accountable. We must ensure that no one wields unchecked power that could erode our liberties or exploit public office for personal gain.’’
Mr Abubakar, a leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, said “The vigilance of the citizenry is paramount in ensuring that those in leadership never abuse the power entrusted to them. Together, we must firmly restrain any attempts by an overreaching government to encroach on the public good or our fundamental rights.”
Wishing Nigerians a prosperous New Year, Mr Abubakar said, “I particularly pray for a revitalisation of our national economy so that we may breathe freely once more, liberated from the suffocating grip of economic hardship.”
Earlier in his New Year message, Mr Tinubu promised that his government would convene a youth conference and noted that petrol prices had dropped and the naira gained value against the dollar.