Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the recent assault on a supporter of President Bola Tinubu during a political gathering in Delta State, describing the violence as completely unacceptable and contrary to core democratic values.
The incident occurred at the Petroleum Training Institute Conference Centre in Effurun, where Mr. Tempo Mudi—reportedly a Protocol Officer to the Delta State Governor—was allegedly attacked by youths while campaigning for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
In an official statement released on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku emphasized that political differences should never serve as an excuse for physical violence or intimidation.
“No matter how unpopular a political opinion may be, no Nigerian deserves to be assaulted for expressing it. Democracy thrives on persuasion, debate and the freedom to hold divergent views—not intimidation, violence or mob action,” Atiku stated.
While acknowledging the widespread public anger and frustration over Nigeria’s current economic challenges—including inflation, unemployment, and rising living costs—the former presidential candidate insisted that grievances must be channeled exclusively through lawful and constitutional means.
He remarked that while the administration’s policy outcomes speak for themselves, resorting to mob action is counterproductive.
“President Tinubu’s record has already rendered its own verdict. Nigerians know that this administration has failed. But no matter how justified the public anger may be, violence is not, and can never be, the route to national redemption.”
Atiku urged citizens, particularly the youth in Delta State and across the country, to remain calm, law-abiding, and focused on democratic processes. He reminded the public that the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) remains the ultimate tool for political change and accountability.
“Our greatest weapon against bad governance is not our fists but our votes. The Nigeria we seek to build is one where ideas compete freely, citizens are safe to express their opinions, and governments are changed by ballots—not by brutality,” he concluded.
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