The spokesman of Atiku Campaign Organisation Mr. Paul Ibe has clarified the position of his team on the ongoing media feud between his principal and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Mr. Ibe, “‘We would like to challenge Bola Tinubu to subject himself to an hour long interview, like the Waziri did, and if he is able to be as articulate and mentally present as our candidate, then he can talk. Until then, we only want to remind him and his yes men that they are not in a position to point fingers when they have not sat on the hot seat.
“Atiku Abubakar has earned Master’s degree from Anglia Ruskin University. We challenge any of the present Presidential candidates to present an equal or higher degree. Moreover, his university attendance is a matter of verified record. Can we say the same about some other persons?”
Ibe reiterated the challenge on Sunday, saying the former vice-president was not interested in a debate with Tinubu for now because the Independent National Electoral Commission had not given the go-ahead for campaigns.
He stated, “The campaign does not start until September because there is no room for that. So, we are not challenging him for a debate rather to have an hour interview like we did in Arise TV.
“So, when the time comes for debate we will challenge him for that. Let them have a press interview.”
Also speaking, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, asked Tinubu to take responsibility for the ‘’monumental failure we are witnessing today.’’
According to him, the ex-Lagos State governor is vicariously liable for the failure of the current regime.
He stated, “The evidence are there, Nigerians have spoken vocally with the election in Osun which is a reflection. Nigerians are ready to stand with the PDP.
“This is a government that Bola Tinubu admitted and said he brought to power; the monumental failure we are witnessing today and he must take responsibility. This is called vicarious responsibility in law. The Nigerian people are wiser, and with the electronic transmission we will be victorious.”
“Our candidate is very experienced, a consummate politician, a man with so much measure, an industrialist par excellence with a dogged vice presidential candidate, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State; so experienced in executive and legislature. That is what our party is bringing to the table,’’ he said.