Onanuga Knocks Atiku for Silence Over Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and
Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for
not publicly reacting to the release of the Oriire school pupils and their
teachers nearly 18 hours after they regained their freedom.

 

The remarks were contained in a statement posted on
Onanuga’s official page on July 11, 2026.

According to Onanuga, Atiku had repeatedly raised the
abduction as a campaign issue during the 57 days the victims were in captivity
but had yet to comment following their release.

Onanuga also commended Presidential candidate of the Nigeria
Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi for acknowledging the victims’ freedom and
calling for thanksgiving.

“Almost 18 hours after the Oriire pupils and their teachers
regained their freedom, Atiku Abubakar has not deemed it fit to rejoice with
the Tinubu Federal Government, the security agencies and the traumatised
victims.”

“Previously, he weaponised the kidnap as a campaign issue
several times since it happened 57 days ago.”

“Now that the abductees are out, all is quiet on Atiku’s
internet lane. No comment. No words of praise.”

“Maybe the veteran presidential runner is waiting for some
bad news to attack the Tinubu administration.”

“Kudos to Peter Obi: at least he has spoken and called for
thanksgiving without commending the commander-in-chief.”

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