Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication of the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the comment made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, that the President remains politically ahead of opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
New Telegraph recalls that in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, the Minister highlighted President Tinubu’s political pedigree and long-standing role in Nigeria’s opposition politics, saying,” You cannot beat a master at his game”.
Reacting to the comment, Shuaibu dismissed the claim, arguing that past political triumphs cannot substitute for present-day governance outcomes.
Atiku’s media aide further shifted the debate from political strategy to living conditions, insisting that Nigerians are more concerned about current realities than past victories.
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“Today, Nigerians are not asking who once outfoxed whom in 2007; they are asking why hunger is rising, why insecurity persists, and why the cost of living has become unbearable. Being ‘00 steps ahead should reflect in better lives for citizens, not in clever political storytelling.
“History may remember political battles, but the present will judge leadership by performance, and on that scale, no amount of myth-making can mask the truth. He is an abysmal failure!”
He doubled down in a follow-up tweet, broadening his criticism of the administration’s performance.
“Being ‘100 steps ahead’ scheming means nothing when millions of Nigerians are being dragged backwards by hunger, insecurity, and a collapsing standard of living.
“What is the value of strategy if it cannot put food on the table, secure lives, or restore dignity to the average citizen? Governance is not a masterclass in manipulation; it is a test of compassion, competence, and courage.
“Today, Nigerians are not impressed by recycled opposition tactics dressed up as brilliance; they are confronted daily by empty pockets, unsafe communities, and a government that appears disconnected from their pain. No amount of propaganda can mask a reality that is this loud,” he stated.
