Atiku also urged citizens and military personnel to remain resilient despite the unfortunate incident.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP terrorists.
He made his feelings known on Monday night in a post shared on his official X page, expressing deep shock and sadness over the incident.
While admonishing the military hierarchy for failing to provide a clear explanation of the incident, he noted that initial official statements had reportedly denied the true circumstances surrounding the General’s death.
He went on to describe the tragedy as “unequivocally a failure of political leadership.”
Atiku accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritizing political battles over his responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
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He then called Gen. Uba’s death, along with those of the troops under his command, “one death too many” and warned of the dangers of a resurgent terrorist threat.
The former Vice President also urged citizens and military personnel to remain resilient despite the unfortunate incident, and delivered a direct message to the President, stating that the security of Nigerians is the government’s foremost responsibility.
He said: “I urge all citizens and our military leaders to take heart, as even this season shall pass away.”
He then addressed Tinubu directly:”To Mr. President: the security of the lives of our people is your primary responsibility and you must live up to it or be humble enough to admit incompetence and either ask for help or resign. If I were President, I would order the military to occupy Borno State or any state under siege by bandits or armed groups until they clear those areas. We must care enough for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our sake.”
Atiku also extended his condolences to the Nigerian Armed Forces, the family of the deceased, and all Nigerians, expressing hope that the nation would soon overcome this dark period.”
