Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,the former Vice-President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 and 2023 elections, occupies a unique space in the nation’s politics.

Though not holding an official government position today, he remains one of the country’s most prominent elder statesmen and a vocal critic of the current administration. His voice carries weight, and when he speaks on matters of national importance, the political landscape takes notice.

The Opening Statement: Atiku’s Warning :

The dialogue began when Atiku raised his voice in alarm.He warned the nation that a severe wave of hunger was sweeping across the country, fueled by rising food prices and economic hardship.

What prompted this warning was the tangible suffering he observed, the struggle of ordinary Nigerians to afford basic meals. It was a cry of concern from a seasoned politician, intended to sound an alarm.

The APC’s Dismissal

As the ruling party,the All Progressives Congress (APC), was the first to respond, and its tone was not one of agreement but of sharp rebuttal. The government, through its party, was clearly against Atiku’s view.

They did not address the hunger itself as a priority but instead attacked the messenger. In a statement, the APC dismissed Atiku as a “regretful and tired politician” who was responsible for the very problems he was now highlighting.

This dismissal triggered a fierce response from other opposition parties,who joined the conversation to defend Atiku and, more importantly, to amplify the core message about hunger.

“The APC’s reaction is a pathetic attempt to deflect from their monumental failure. When a statesman like Atiku speaks, a serious government would listen, not insult. This shows an administration that is arrogant and out of touch with reality.”

NNPP (New Nigeria Peoples Party) added its voice, stating:

“Instead of addressing the cogent issues of hunger and poverty raised by Atiku, the APC has resorted to name-calling. This is the height of insensitivity to the suffering of millions of Nigerians.”

The Public’s Weary gaze as this political conversation raged,the Nigerian public watched with a mixture of agreement, frustration, and cynicism.

For many citizens, the back-and-forth was a familiar spectacle that did little to put food on their tables. The general public stance is that this clash is merely a “blame game” between elites, while the real issue their daily struggle with hunger remains unaddressed. The debate feels like a distant argument, disconnected from their immediate pain.

Conclusion

This conversational clash reveals a deep chasm in Nigerian politics.A critical issue of national survival hunger was quickly overshadowed by partisan rivalry and personal attacks. The discussion moved away from seeking solutions and became a contest of insults, leaving the citizens as mere spectators to a debate about their own well-being.

When political parties are more focused on winning arguments than on alleviating the suffering of the people,who is truly being served?

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