Atiku had urged Tinubu to adopt his proposal for government intervention to reduce petrol prices, saying the President could rename the initiative and take credit for it if it would reduce the burden on Nigerians. He also called for measures to address the rising cost of living.
Reacting, Dare defended the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms and accused Atiku of seeking political advantage from current economic difficulties. The former vice-president’s comments and the presidential aide’s response come amid increased political activity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
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Presidential aide Sunday Dare has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name during a recent press conference in Abuja. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to the President as “Bola” during a press...
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- Presidential aide Sunday Dare has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name during a recent press conference in Abuja.
- Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to the President as “Bola” during a press conference in Abuja.
- Dare described the manner of address as disrespectful and questioned the tone adopted by the former vice-president.Atiku had urged Tinubu to adopt his proposal for government intervention to reduce petrol prices, saying the President could rename the initiative and take credit for it if it would reduce the burden on Nigerians.
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Presidential aide Sunday Dare has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name during a recent press conference in Abuja. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to the President as “Bola” during a press...
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September 19, 2026
