Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of using state institutions to suppress political opposition under the guise of fighting corruption. In a statement shared on social media, Atiku criticized the recent arrest of Professor Usman Yusuf, a prominent critic of the Tinubu administration, as politically motivated. He stated, “Two days ago, the nation was jolted by the arrest of Professor Usman Yusuf, a fierce and unyielding social critic. Though the charges against him have been festering since the previous administration, it is impossible to ignore the strong likelihood that his detention is politically motivated."
Atiku alleged that while Tinubu’s government shelters individuals within its ranks who face corruption allegations, it weaponizes investigations to silence dissent. “It is absurd that while the administration shelters those under investigation, it continues to exploit state institutions to stifle dissent, all under the false pretence of combating corruption,” he said. He further asserted, “Even to the most inattentive, it has become glaringly clear that Tinubu is not waging a war on corruption — he is waging a war on the opposition, manipulating the system for his own political advantage."
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