01/06/2026
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The controversy sparked by Babachir David Lawal's attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a fresh turn.
Reacting to Babachir's allegations that Atiku represents religious and tribal domination, Biliyaminu A A Boss launched a strong defence of the former Vice President, questioning how a man accused of religious bigotry could have spent decades working closely with Christians in both politics and business.
According to him, many Christians have benefited from Atiku's trust over the years. He argued that a religious bigot would not have entrusted Christians with influential political positions, married a Christian woman, maintained Christian associates in sensitive professional roles, and employed people of different faiths across his business empire.
Biliyaminu also pointed to Atiku's political history in Adamawa, claiming the former Vice President played a key role in supporting the emergence of the state's first Christian governor despite criticism from some of his own supporters at the time.
The remarks have reignited debate online, with supporters insisting that Atiku's record contradicts accusations of religious intolerance, while critics maintain that political records should be judged beyond personal relationships and appointments.
With 2027 already shaping political conversations across the country, the latest exchange highlights the growing battle over who controls the narrative around some of Nigeria's most influential political figures.
Moral Lesson: The easiest label to give a person is the one that fits our political interests. The harder task is explaining away years of relationships, trust, and opportunities shared across the same divides we claim separate people.
