‘Stop making noise, show evidence’ – Amaechi dares Tinubu over Atiku university allegation
Rotimi Amaechi, the vice presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to substantiate allegations that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar used public funds to establish the American University of Nigeria (AUN).
Amaechi issued this challenge during a Tuesday interview on Channels Television’s “Sunrise Daily,” responding to ongoing accusations directed at Atiku. He urged Tinubu and his associates to present any evidence they may have, stating, “Show the evidence!”
“While it is easy to accuse a man on social media and through press statements, proving such claims with documents is another matter,” Amaechi emphasized. He asserted that Atiku built the university with personal funds and effort, and anyone contesting this should provide verifiable facts.
The former Minister of Transportation cautioned against the misuse of power to suppress opposition, warning that democracy could suffer if the government treats every disagreement as a conflict with opposition figures. He noted that Atiku has weathered various attacks over the years but continues to stand firm.
Amaechi further suggested that if the government indeed possesses evidence of public funds being used in the university’s construction, it should pursue legal action rather than engage in propaganda to tarnish Atiku’s reputation. He concluded by highlighting that Nigerians are primarily concerned with basic needs such as food, employment, and security, rather than ongoing assaults on opposition leaders.
