Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for an ambassadorial role. Atiku said he would “under no circumstance” make such an appointment, describing it as “morally indefensible” and raising “serious concerns” about the optics for an administration struggling with credibility.
Atiku argued the move could be seen as a political reward rather than merit-based, sending a wrong signal to the electoral body. He added, “This is not the path to strengthening our democracy or restoring public trust in our institutions.” Yakubu’s nomination is pending legislative approval.