Mohammed Atiku-Abubakar, a son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has clashed with the son of Bauchi State governor, Shamsu Bala, over the 2023 election.
Mohammed Atiku-Abubakar told the Bauchi governor's son that his father, Bala Muhammed, clandestinely worked against Atiku in the 2023 presidential election.
He added that Muhammed also did not support Atiku in the 2019 presidential election.
Atiku’s Son, Mohammed Atiku-Abubakar, in a statement issued Monday, said his father had never enjoyed Muhammed ‘s support in his bid for the presidency.
The controversy followed Shamsu's recent declaration that his father will not support Atiku in 2027.
He said: “Shamsu Bala’s comments, reek of arrogance and an exaggerated sense of relevance. The only difference now is that Shamsu has removed the mask and now we do not have to worry about the feigned impression of any support from his father.
“Let it be known to Shamsu that never has Atiku dissipated an ounce of energy towards his fathers political travails.
“This is simply because Atiku’s politics transcends such shenanigans, and he has consistently remained above bar.
“Moreover, whatever conflict Bala Muhammed may have had with politicians in Bauchi, in the lead up to the 2023 elections, had nothing to do with Atiku Abubakar. It was purely a local affair.
“Let me re-emphasise that at no point has Shamsu’s father ever supported Atiku Abubakar in his political career.
“On the contrary, the ignoble role his father played in 2023 where he clandestinely worked against the presidential candidate of his party is still fresh on Nigerians’ memory.”;
