Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Over ‘Nigeria First’ Policy, Suggests Using Innoson Motors

The Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy is not sincere, according to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who urged President Bola Tinubu to exchange his Escalade for Innoson Motors in order to win over Nigerians.

“The Tinubu administration’s latest “Nigeria First” mantra, paraded through the Federal Executive Council, is nothing more than another stale PR gimmick — intended to deceive, not deliver,” according to a press statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication. Hollow speeches have become boring to Nigerians. Starting from the top is necessary if this government is sincere about promoting local content and economic patriotism.

“President Tinubu is challenged to put an end to the commotion and exchange his prized Escalade for an Innoson, Nord, or any other vehicle manufactured in Nigeria.” More local industry will be boosted by that one deed than by a thousand policy memos. We should watch the ministers, who are blatant Rolls-Royce enthusiasts, drive cars built in Nigeria. Or is “Nigeria First” just a campaign for the media?

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It’s time for Mr. President to put aside his obsession with Paris and London, in keeping with the topic of double standards. If he truly believes in patriotism, he ought to take a holiday in Yankari Game Reserve, Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, or Obudu Cattle Ranch. Nigeria is a wonderful country, unless the president has a different opinion.

“More importantly, we need to stop preaching self-reliance while taking trips for medical tourism. As a champion of “Nigeria First,” we urge that President Tinubu perform all future medical examinations at LUTH, National Hospital Abuja, UCH Ibadan, or even the N41 billion Naira Akwa Ibom world-class hospital in Uyo, which was constructed by an exceptional transformer. They should be adequate for their Commander-in-Chief if these hospitals are adequate for regular Nigerians. To do less would be blatant hypocrisy.

“This government is the epitome of insincerity because it demands sacrifice from suffering Nigerians while becoming addicted to foreign luxuries.” True leadership is about setting an example, not about picture ops or soundbites.

“This constant charade is not enough for Nigeria; it deserves genuine commitment.”