Oyo Abduction: Atiku Faults Tinubu, First Lady Over Delayed Rescue Efforts

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, accusing the Federal Government of not showing sufficient urgency in securing their release.

Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, made the remarks in a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.

The former vice president said it was troubling that political activities and celebrations appeared to be continuing while abducted schoolchildren and their teachers remained in the custody of kidnappers nearly three weeks after their abduction.

“It is difficult to understand how a government that claims to care for its citizens could continue to project an atmosphere of celebration while innocent children and their teachers remain at the mercy of kidnappers,” the statement said.

Atiku argued that leadership requires empathy and responsiveness during periods of national distress, insisting that the plight of the abducted victims should occupy the highest priority of government officials.

He also criticised the First Lady, saying Nigerians expected stronger advocacy and public engagement from her regarding efforts to secure the release of the victims.

According to him, political gatherings, celebrations and campaign-related activities should not overshadow the suffering of families whose children and loved ones remain in captivity.

“A true mother does not celebrate while her children are missing. A true mother does not preside over political festivities while families are trapped in agony, praying daily for the safe return of their loved ones,” he stated.

The former vice president said images of political events and the distribution of vehicles to political supporters had heightened public frustration, particularly among families affected by the abduction.

He maintained that many Nigerians were struggling with economic hardship and insecurity and expected government officials to demonstrate greater sensitivity to the country's challenges.

“When children are missing, the nation expects urgency. When teachers are abducted, the nation expects compassion. What Nigerians do not expect is political pageantry,” Atiku said.

He warned that the increasing incidence of kidnappings and insecurity across the country could undermine public confidence in government if decisive action is not taken.

Atiku therefore called on the Federal Government to deploy all available security and intelligence resources toward securing the release of the abducted pupils and teachers and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.

The abduction of the pupils and teachers in Oyo State has continued to generate public concern and renewed calls for stronger security measures across the country as efforts to secure their release remain ongoing.

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