Atiku Abubakar’s Son Slams Critics Angry Over Trump’s ‘Disgraceful’ Comment On Nigeria

Atiku Abubakar’s Son Slams Critics Angry Over Trump’s ‘Disgraceful’ Comment On Nigeria

A son of former Nigerian Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has stirred social media reactions after taking a swipe at those criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for allegedly describing Nigeria as a “disgraceful” country.

In a fiery post shared on his official social media handle on Sunday, Atiku’s son questioned the outrage that followed Trump’s reported statement, challenging Nigerians to reflect on the state of their own leadership and values.

 “When they announced a drug baron as our President, what do you call that? Prideful?” he asked pointedly — a remark that has since gone viral and sparked heated debate online.

The comment appears to reference long-standing controversies surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including past allegations related to narcotics and financial misconduct during his time in the United States — issues that resurfaced during the 2023 general elections.

Atiku’s son’s statement comes amid growing political tension between supporters of opposition figures and loyalists of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following reports that Donald Trump had, in a recent address, described Nigeria’s current political trajectory as “disgraceful and chaotic.”

While Trump’s remarks have not been officially verified, they have already triggered a storm of reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape, with many calling them “an insult to national pride,” and others insisting that the U.S. leader merely “spoke the truth.”

Several political commentators have weighed in on Atiku’s son’s response, describing it as “bold” and “provocative.” Some supporters of the opposition see it as a reflection of the frustration among Nigerians over corruption, insecurity, and the perceived moral decay within the nation’s political elite.

Meanwhile, loyalists of President Tinubu have fired back, accusing Atiku’s family of hypocrisy and attempting to “score cheap political points” ahead of the 2027 elections.

As reactions continue to pour in, the statement has reignited conversations about Nigeria’s image on the global stage, the moral standards of leadership, and the growing disillusionment among young Nigerians toward the political establishment.

With the 2027 elections gradually taking shape, this latest development adds another layer to the ongoing political drama — one that reflects both the deep divisions and the bold outspokenness shaping Nigeria’s modern political discourse.