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Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar @jrnaib2

Debunking the Falsehoods and Blackmail of Kwankwasiyya Groups Regarding Atiku’s Contributions to the Development of the North and Nigeria

By Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar

In an attempt to defend the political missteps of Rabiu Kwankwaso, who acted against the interests of Arewa and Nigeria by choosing to divide the opposition in 2027, pro-Kwankwasiyya groups are attempting to exploit the perceived naivety of the Gen Z generation. They have resorted to spreading falsehoods against Atiku Abubakar, questioning his contributions to the North.

Challenge accepted. Below are several key contributions of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar to the development of Arewa, both as a Vice President and as a private citizen.

Politics may involve sharp exchanges, but facts and history must not be overshadowed by campaign rhetoric. Atiku Abubakar has made tangible, verifiable contributions across the Northeast, Northwest, and North Central regions, impacts that continue to benefit our people long after his time in office.

Dear Rabiu Kwankwaso, no amount of blackmail can convince the people of Arewa to abandon their proud son, Atiku Abubakar, in favor of your political maneuvers. Allow me to respectfully set the record straight with concrete examples.

- Infrastructure Facilitation for the North
As Vice President (1999–2007), Atiku attracted and supported critical federal projects, particularly in his home region and throughout the North:

1. Yola Airport: Upgraded to international status.

2. Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yola: Established to improve regional healthcare.

3. Power Infrastructure: Facilitated electricity transmission linking Gombe through Adamawa to Jalingo.

4. Road Networks: Facilitated numerous projects in Adamawa, including the Yola–Mubi road and the Ganye axis.

5. Northwest Development: During his administration, the Federal Government committed over ₦83 billion to projects across the Northwest zone.

6. Asphalt Road Construction: Secured the construction of roads from Yola to Mubi.

7. Connecting Rural Communities: Facilitated tarred roads from Jabbi-Lamba to Malabu and Belel.

8. Regional Connectivity: Secured road construction from Ganye to Toungo and Jamtari, as well as from Jada to Kojoli.

9. Bridge Construction: Built bridges along the Mayo-Belwa, Jada, and Ganye road axes.

10. Technical Education: Established the Federal Technical College, Watu, in Michika LGA.

11. Energy Logistics: Facilitated the laying of underground petroleum pipelines from Port Harcourt to the NNPC Depot in Yola.

12. Water Projects: Brought the CGC water project to his hometown, Jada.

13. Healthcare Access: Launched the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Jada and Yola.

14. Telecommunications: Atiku was instrumental in bringing GSM mobile communication to Arewa and Nigeria at large

- Security:
Civilian JTF: In 2014, during the peak of the Boko Haram crisis, Atiku spent nearly ₦1 billion of his personal funds to help establish the Civilian JTF. These individuals were familiar with the local terrain and Boko Haram tactics, assisting security forces in reclaiming territory from terrorists.

- Education and Human Capital Revolution
Atiku’s most transformative legacy lies in education:

1. Foundational Schooling: Built four primary schools and the Government Science Secondary School in Jada.

2. Scholarship Foundations: Established a foundation for the less privileged in Jada and sponsors indigent students from every LGA in Adamawa State to attend university for free annually.

3. American University of Nigeria (AUN): Founded in Yola in 2005, this world-class institution is a beacon of excellence in the Northeast, creating hundreds of jobs and producing globally competitive graduates.

4. Northern Education Programme (NEP): Financed this initiative at Arewa House, which held Northern governors accountable through education summits, leading to doubled enrollment rates across multiple states.

5. Humanitarian Scholarships: Provided

countless scholarships to indigent students and victims of the Chibok abduction.

- Economic Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation
As the head of the National Economic Council during his tenure:

1. Debt Relief: Led the successful efforts for the repayment and cancellation of Nigeria’s foreign debts.

2. Privatization Policy: Spearheaded the privatization policy that empowered major Nigerian entrepreneurs, including Dangote, Otedola, and the Transcorp Group.

3. Wealth Creation: Transferred dormant government assets to private investors, increasing national wealth and creating thousands of jobs.

4. Telecom Revolution: Led the sale of the defunct NITEL, paving the way for the GSM revolution in Nigeria.

5. Private Sector Investment: Built thriving businesses in Adamawa, including Adamawa Beverages, Atiku Farms, Adama Plastic, Chicken Cottage, and an animal feed mill, reducing youth unemployment.

6. Standard Microfinance Bank: Established this institution in Yola to fight poverty by extending credit to SMEs, women, and youths.

7. Trade Support: Established a foundation specifically to support traders and farmers in the Yola region.

- Political Unity and the Birth of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)
1. Regional Unity: As the highest-ranking Northerner in the 1999 government, he initiated the reconciliation efforts that birthed the ACF, giving Arewa a cohesive voice.

2. Reception 2000: Organized this landmark event in Kaduna, bringing together leaders from all sectors to reposition the North.

3. Defending Democracy: Led the struggle to stop the "Third Term Agenda." Without his opposition to that constitutional breach, today's leaders, including Sen. Rabi'u Kwankwaso, might never have had the opportunity to serve.

Philanthropy Across the North
Through the Atiku Care Foundation:
1.Provided support for orphans, IDPs, and persons with disabilities.

2. Maintains active structures in the Northwest, including 144 local government executives in Kaduna State alone.

3. Donated ₦50 million to IDPs in Benue State during times of severe insecurity.

These are not mere claims; they are documented initiatives rooted in Atiku’s private resources and public service. While no leader is perfect, dismissing these efforts ignores the visible footprints he has left in the Northeast, Northwest, and North Central regions.

The North deserves leaders who build institutions, create opportunities, and foster unity, not those who rely on temporary jabs. As a proud son of Arewa, I urge that our political discourse prioritizes regional development over partisan rhetoric. Atiku remains committed to the progress of the entire North and Nigeria at large.

Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar
(Concerned Arewa Youth / Supporter of Good Governance)

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Photo 2) Abdulaziz Abubakar and Atiku Abubakar.

I've never seen a man so greedy like Atiku all my life. Imagine someone that has been contesting for president since 1993! At the turn of the north he will contest. At the turn of the south he will contest. Worst is he is not calculative. Just throwing looted money around.

One of the type of posts that led to the response above.

The Beast not Brock @UMAhmed920

Tinubu supporters will tell u how he helped develop Lagos

Peter Obi supporters will tell u how he helped develop Anambra

Kwankwaso supporters will tell u how he helped develop Kano.

The almighty online Atiku supporters will tell u that Atiku was a 2 term VP and that's it.

https://x.com/i/status/2051777398199271902

Aminda, oya come and tell us that Abdulaziz is not an Atiku ally o. Come and tell us how Tinubu is the one sponsoring him to write against Kwakwanso

There is a massive campaign among some northerners, particularly supporters of Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai and some people that call themselves Elite Buharists that they will work against Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. They believe that there was a great opportunity to remove Tinubu from office and return power to the north, but that Kwankwaso is sabotaging that opportunity by attempting to split votes.

These people have been spreading all kinds of conspiracy theories that Kwankwaso is working for Bola Tinubu and that's why the Kano State governor defected to the APC. They say that Kwankwaso has struck some kind of deal with APC so that he would become president in 2031.

They say that they are going to work against Kwankwaso in the north and they want to see how he will sell Peter Obi in the north.

Kwankwaso supporters have been responding by criticising Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

Not awa consinement.
That na them regional wahala!🍷

From Atikulators vs Obidients. To. . .
Atikulators vs Kwakwasiyas . . . .

Too much hunger in the land.
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

Atikulators nor get registered party o.
And dem dey make noise online?

naptu2:
There is a massive campaign among some northerners, particularly supporters of Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai and some people that call themselves Elite Buharists that they will work against Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. They believe that there was a great opportunity to remove Tinubu from office and return power to the north, but that Kwankwaso is sabotaging that opportunity by attempting to split votes.

These people have been spreading all kinds of conspiracy theories that Kwankwaso is working for Bola Tinubu and that's why the Kano State governor defected to the APC. They say that Kwankwaso has struck some kind of deal with APC so that he would become president in 2031.

They say that they are going to work against Kwankwaso in the north and they want to see how he will sell Peter Obi in the north.

Kwankwaso supporters have been responding by criticising Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

Rather it is the greedy Atiku that is sabotaging the north. Why can't he act like an elder stateman and support another person instead of deluding himself that he will be president one day. His time has passed.

Galactics:
Rather it is the greedy Atiku that is sabotaging the north. Why can't he act like an elder stateman and support another person instead of deluding himself that he will be president one day. His time has passed.

Don’t mind the annoying Atiku.
No shame at all.
At least Dr. Kwan respects the “gentleman’s agreement” of rotational presidency.
Atiku is just a bloody nuisance.

seunmsg:
Aminda, oya come and tell us that Abdulaziz is not an Atiku ally o. Come and tell us how Tinubu is the one sponsoring him to write against Kwakwanso

Are you Tinubu's ally? Don't confuse a supporter, a fan or an admirer to an ally. Surely, Tinubu’s lackeys have better things to do than stalking tweeter looking for individual opinions to create threads on. No other camp does this. Have some self-esteem.

Kanwulia:
Don’t mind the annoying Atiku.
No shame at all.

This man is so irritating and disgusting to be honest. I'll rather vote for Tinubu to continue instead of voting for Atiku. Must it always be him?

Galactics:
This man is so irritating and disgusting to be honest. I'll rather vote for Tinubu to continue instead of voting for Atiku. Must it always be him?

I used to like him. Now, I can’t stand him.
Silly OLD GOAT!🙄

Abeg make Atiku go rest, we don't need him.

I wonder what new ideas an 80 year old man wants to bring to the presidency.

Apart from this his zone just finished their two terms as president as represented by Buhari; this is the south's turn to be president.

He must be joking if he thinks he can use it to achieve his selfish personal ambition!

Self-esteem from liars and bigots? That are shameless in that region

AMINDA:
Are you Tinubu's ally? Don't confuse a supporter, a fan or an admirer to an ally. Surely, Tinubu’s lackeys have better things to do than stalking tweeter looking for individual opinions to create threads on. No other camp does this. Have some self-esteem.

Kanwulia:
I used to like him. Now, I can’t stand him.
Silly OLD GOAT!🙄

I was supporting him before now but not anymore. He should getat.

Atiku should know that time does not favor him anymore just as time does not favor Jonathan who can actually come back one more time now that we have seen the best APC can offer. But make no mistakes, leave when the ovation is loudest. I can't blame him, seeing Tinubu grab it, snatch it and run away with it really motivated him, that's why he has hope and you can't take a man's hope from him, he only renewed it

Buhari also deceived him with the hope that you can try just one more time, when you have given up hope and you will win but he needs to read the room. No one is motivated by Atiku so his campaign will be for those deceiving him. He doesn't realize that Buhari of 8 years and Tinubu of 4 years and his association with both of them has cost him the chance to have his turn. Take away that money he has from him, he will bury that hope.

It’s interesting how the oppositions are decimating themselves 🤣😂🤣

Do these minions know election is next year?

The A-Force (Asiwaju Force) is really one to study, research and reckon with. It has thrown the opposition into chaos and pandemonium’s.

Galactics:
I've never seen a man so greedy like Atiku all my life. Imagine someone that has been contesting for president since 1993! At the turn of the north he will contest. At the turn of the south he will contest. Worst is he is not calculative. Just throwing looted money around.

Which constitution says it's turn of north or south

If you don't know it was arrangement of PDP, which was truncated by gej.

The money your own god has been throwing around, what's the source?

Atiku didn't force anyone to vote for him, so stop lamenting

I feel your pain though

Kanwulia:
I used to like him. Now, I can’t stand him.
Silly OLD GOAT!🙄

Lolzzzzz 🤣

Atiku Abubakar didn't collect your father's land

Atiku Abubakar didn't sack you

Atiku didn't wrong you in any way

Imagine you call him names, only because he's contesting as a politician for president

Just campaign for your god and vote your god

Why's that too hard for you

It’s ironic that the OK/KO movement wants Atiku to step aside for their candidate for the same person who was once a contested choice as Atiku’s deputy… Atiku! Atiku!! Atiku!!! How many times I call you? No gree for these gen Z lovers of Nigeria.. they want to impose their candidate on everyone. It’s your constitutional right to contest.. no gree for anybody 😂😂😂😂😂

soccerlite:
Which constitution says it's turn of north or south

If you don't know it was arrangement of PDP, which was truncated by gej.

The money your own god has been throwing around, what's the source?

Atiku didn't force anyone to vote for him, so stop lamenting

I feel your pain though

Continue deluding yourself.

As Tinubu be Lagos landlord na so Atiku be Adamawa landlord.

Hmmm.

HacheNoire:
It’s interesting how the oppositions are decimating themselves 🤣😂🤣

Do these minions know election is next year?

The A-Force (Asiwaju Force) is really one to study, research and reckon with. It has thrown the opposition into chaos and pandemonium’s.

This one will continue to defend his oppressor on empty stomach.

Kanwulia:
I used to like him. Now, I can’t stand him.
Silly OLD GOAT!🙄

You didn't vote for him in 2023, yet he got 6.9m votes. In that election, his fellow Northerners still managed to give Tinubu 5.6m votes. Go figure! If you hate Atiku that much, you're better off voting Tinubu than wasting your votes. We also know you're about to hate Kwankwaso soon when he refuses to deputise your messiah.

You used to be an Atiku ass licker ... What happened?

Is it because he jilted Peter Obi OR

You saw it wasn't chocolate back there ?

Galactics:
I've never seen a man so greedy like Atiku all my life. Imagine someone that has been contesting for president since 1993! At the turn of the north he will contest. At the turn of the south he will contest. Worst is he is not calculative. Just throwing looted money around.

MartinCorridon:
You used to be an Atiku ass licker ... What happened?

Is it because he jilted Peter Obi OR

You saw it wasn't chocolate back there ?

How can one man be contesting for president since 1993 and sees only himself as worthy to be president? Make it make sense.

HacheNoire:
It’s interesting how the oppositions are decimating themselves 🤣😂🤣

Do these minions know election is next year?

The A-Force (Asiwaju Force) is really one to study, research and reckon with. It has thrown the opposition into chaos and pandemonium’s.

Per the text in bold, this one is what completely confounds me.

If those people are united, they have a chance, albeit slight, of defeating President Tinubu. No one seems to be going after him, every day they are backstabbing and throwing shade at each other. Every blessed day he wakes up, he is having go do less to win his second term, just sitting back and watching the blood letting, crazy stuff.

The slice of the pie for the opposition is small enough as it is, why cut it into smaller pieces I wonder.

I can't wait for President Tinubu's memoirs, should be interesting.

If ATIKU had played his cards well by supporting GEJ, he would have been the one rounding off his govt by now, no b THIEFNIBU.

naptu2:
There is a massive campaign among some northerners, particularly supporters of Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai and some people that call themselves Elite Buharists that they will work against Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. They believe that there was a great opportunity to remove Tinubu from office and return power to the north, but that Kwankwaso is sabotaging that opportunity by attempting to split votes.

These people have been spreading all kinds of conspiracy theories that Kwankwaso is working for Bola Tinubu and that's why the Kano State governor defected to the APC. They say that Kwankwaso has struck some kind of deal with APC so that he would become president in 2031.

They say that they are going to work against Kwankwaso in the north and they want to see how he will sell Peter Obi in the north.

Kwankwaso supporters have been responding by criticising Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

Figments of your imagination, that's what I see above.

Kwankwanso investment in the north is radical islam while Atiku is the real deal. Atiku is the second highest employer of labour after Dangote

sirchim:
If ATIKU had played his cards well by supporting GEJ, he would have been the one rounding off his govt by now, no b THIEFNIBU.

Forget living in the past. The same way Obi is not playing his card well

AMINDA:
You didn't vote for him in 2023, yet he got 6.9m votes. In that election, his fellow Northerners still managed to give Tinubu 5.6m votes. Go figure! If you hate Atiku that much, you're better off voting Tinubu than wasting your votes. We also know you're about to hate Kwankwaso soon when he refuses to deputise your messiah.

In continuation of our earlier discussion, additionally atiku has gotten weaker in the north compared to 2023. He had governors but now has none. In Adamawa, the popular Binani and Abbo has dumped ADC and many of their supporters won't vote Atiku. With Fintiri in APC,many non fulanis won't vote Atiku. If he wins Adamawa, it won't be up to 200k. In Taraba, the governor has decamped. Atiku winning votes usually comes from Jukun dominated areas of Takum, Donga and Wukari but this is lost to Tinubu so Atiku will lose here. All the who is who are in APC. Atiku will still win Gombe since it is Fulani dominated, nothing has changed.
For Bauchi, the defection of Gov Bala will reduce Atiku's vote tally. The defection of Sadiq Abubakar a mole is a relief for APC. For Borno, Tinubu will win with a landslide. The infighting that caused Atiku to win Yobe has been settled. Buni who secretly worked for Atiku has been called to order. The Kanuris across Borno Yobe are united for Tinubu..

onuman:
Figments of your imagination, that's what I see above.

Yeah but everybody already knows that you can't see, so it does not matter what you think you see.

And no one cares.