APC Slams Atiku For Addressing Tinubu As ‘Bola’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for addressing President Bola Tinubu by his first name, describing the action as disrespectful to the…
The spat is the latest flashpoint in the long-running rivalry between President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, who faced off as leading contenders in the 2023 presidential election and have continued to clash politically since. Atiku, a former vice president and multiple-time presidential aspirant, has remained one of Tinubu's most vocal critics, frequently commenting on the administration's policies and conduct, while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has routinely pushed back through its campaign and media structures.
Disputes over how Nigerian leaders should be addressed often carry symbolic weight in the country's political culture, where titles and forms of address are seen as markers of respect for the office of the presidency rather than the individual. The APC's objection centres on etiquette rather than any policy disagreement, and it remains unclear from the coverage whether Atiku or his camp has formally responded to the criticism.