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The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for failing to publicly react to the release of the abducted Oriire school pupils and their teachers nearly 18 hours after they regained their freedom.

The criticism was contained in a statement shared on Onanuga’s official page on July 11, 2026.

According to Onanuga, Atiku had consistently referenced the abduction during the 57 days the victims remained in captivity but had not issued any public statement since their release.

Onanuga also praised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, for acknowledging the release of the victims and urging Nigerians to give thanks.

“Almost 18 hours after the Oriire pupils and their teachers regained their freedom, Atiku Abubakar has not deemed it fit to rejoice with the Tinubu Federal Government, the security agencies and the traumatised victims.”

“Previously, he weaponised the kidnap as a campaign issue several times since it happened 57 days ago.”

“Now that the abductees are out, all is quiet on Atiku’s internet lane. No comment. No words of praise.”

“Maybe the veteran presidential runner is waiting for some bad news to attack the Tinubu administration.”

“Kudos to Peter Obi: at least he has spoken and called for thanksgiving without commending the commander-in-chief.”

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