In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Onanuga said it was almost 18 hours after the abductees regained their freedom and Atiku had yet to “rejoice with the Tinubu Federal Government, the security agencies and the traumatised victims.”
“Previously, he weaponised the kidnap as a campaign issue several times since it happened 57 days ago. Now that the abductees are out, all is quiet on Atiku’s internet lane. No comment. No words of praise,” Onanuga wrote.
He further suggested that the veteran presidential candidate “is waiting for some bad news to attack the Tinubu administration.”
Onanuga, however, acknowledged the response of NDC Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. “Kudos to Peter Obi: at least he has spoken and called for thanksgiving without commending the commander-in-chief,” he said.
The Oriire pupils and teachers were released on Tuesday after spending 57 days in captivity. Government officials have credited the Tinubu administration and security agencies for securing their freedom.
Atiku Abubakar has not issued a public statement on the release as of press time.
