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<p>Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu over his remarks concerning his investment in the education sector, recalling a 1993 US forfeiture case involving the Nigerian leader.</p><p>Atiku, in a statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, accused Tinubu of attempting to divert public attention from the economic challenges facing Nigerians under his administration. </p><p>The exchange followed Tinubu’s question about how Atiku was able to establish an educational institution while serving as Vice President. </p><p>Responding, Atiku said his investment in education predated his entry into public office, noting that he began laying the foundation for ABTI Academy in 1993. </p><p>He said, “The answer is simple: my investment in education predates my time in public service. In 1993, while a U.S. court ordered the forfeiture of funds in an account in your name, describing them as proceeds of narcotics trafficking or funds involved in unlawful financial transactions, I was laying the foundation for ABTI Academy.”</p><p>The former Vice President added that the academy later developed into the American University of Nigeria, insisting that his business activities and transition into public service were well documented.</p><p>Atiku also accused the Tinubu administration of worsening poverty, unemployment, insecurity and the rising cost of living.</p><p>He questioned the direction of the country under the current government, alleging that Nigerians were being pushed further into poverty, debt and economic uncertainty.</p><p>The ADC chieftain further criticized the government's response to hunger, referencing a recent remark attributed to APC campaign Director-General, Abdulaziz Yari, describing hungry Nigerians as lazy.</p><p>“You created poverty, then insult the people suffering from it,” Atiku said.</p><p>On fuel subsidy, the former Vice President promised to introduce a transparent, production-based system linked to domestic refining if elected president in 2027, saying the policy would help reduce energy costs.</p><p>He also insisted that his "Affordable Life" campaign would continue despite what he described as attacks from the ruling party.</p><p>“I will be on that ballot, and I will beat you decisively,” he declared.</p><p>Atiku maintained that Nigerians had experienced Tinubu’s leadership and would judge his administration based on its performance ahead of the 2027 presidential election.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/08/atiku-fires-back-at-tinubu-over-education-investment-recalls-us-forfeiture-case/">Atiku fires back at Tinubu over education investment, recalls US forfeiture case</a></p>
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