‘Desperation’ – Reactions as Atiku vows to release evidence Tinubu is 90 years old, sick
Reactions to claims made by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), regarding President Bola Tinubu’s age have sparked considerable discussion across social media platforms. Abubakar asserted in a recent interview with the BBC that Tinubu is 90 years old, a significant deviation from the president’s reported age of 74.
During the interview, the former vice president claimed to have evidence and official records that support his assertion about Tinubu’s age. Abubakar also asserted that Tinubu is unfit to govern Nigeria due to health concerns, positioning himself as healthy and capable of leadership.
“We have a president who is 90 years old now and who is sick, and I am healthy; I am strong, so why would I not make my services available to my fellow countrymen?” Abubakar stated.
In response to the claims, the BBC interviewer challenged Abubakar, noting that Tinubu’s age is not 90. Abubakar reiterated his position, stating he would present his evidence in court.
The remarks have elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians online. Many took to the social media platform X to express their opinions, reflecting a range of sentiments regarding Abubakar’s comments.
Several reactions included:
– User @AfolabiBB criticized Abubakar’s claim as desperate and challenged his credibility, questioning how he could assert Tinubu’s age without being present at the time of the president’s birth.
– User @KHALYD16 humorously commented, “Tinubu is 90 years old,” while stating that Abubakar appears eager to engage with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
– User @Montero1016 suggested that Abubakar’s desperation grows as he ages.
– @Abdullahayofel called Abubakar an “unrepentant liar,” noting the implausibility of Tinubu being older than him.
– User @Onsogbu dismissed Abubakar’s claim as a foolish and desperate move, predicting that he would run again after the 2031 elections.
As the discussion continues, both political figures remain at the center of public scrutiny.
