The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has taken a strong swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asserting that his potential 2027 presidential bid lacks viability.
Dare made the remarks in a post shared on X on Thursday, reacting to Atiku’s recent television interview in which he suggested that the 2027 election could mark his final attempt to become Nigeria’s president.
In his response, Dare criticised the outing, arguing that it revealed what he described as a lack of clarity, vision, and credible policy proposals from the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate.
“Atiku’s Ambition, Dead on Arrival.
“Atiku Abubakar’s latest television outing didn’t cover him in glory it was a disaster, an unraveling broadcast in real time.
“What Nigerians witnessed was not leadership, not vision, and certainly not readiness for office. It was a disjointed, self-indulgent performance marked by contradictions, bluster, and a startling absence of substance on matters of national importance.
“At a time when the country is undergoing difficult but necessary economic reforms, Atiku offered nothing resembling a credible alternative.
“When pressed for policy direction, there was none. No framework, no roadmap just the familiar refrain of opposition for its own sake. Strip away the rhetoric, and one thing becomes clear: the only discernible agenda is personal ambition.
“His attempt to dismiss ongoing reforms only reinforced the point. Criticism without substance is not leadership it is evasion. And in a moment that demanded clarity and depth, what Nigerians got was vagueness and deflection.
“Even more telling was the posture. In one sweep, he managed to alienate nearly every constituency young people, political allies, and even figures within his own broader political history. It was not a message of unity or coalition-building; it was a monologue of grievance. That is not leadership it is isolation.
“This is the fundamental problem. Leadership at this level requires discipline, clarity, and a unifying vision. What was on display was the opposite: fatigue, inconsistency, and a campaign anchored on looking backward rather than leading forward.
“Meanwhile, the country is moving. The reforms are underway. The direction while challenging is clear. Nigerians are watching results take shape, not just promises recycled.
“For many Nigerians, that interview settled any lingering doubts. It was not just unconvincing it was disqualifying.
“Atiku Abubakar is not being denied relevance. He is losing it publicly, steadily, and now unmistakably,” Dare’s post read.
