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Osita Okechukwu

A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, of forgetting the basic lesson that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Okechukwu made the remark on Sunday while reacting to a petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, seeking the reopening of allegations previously made against Atiku or an explanation for why the matter was closed.

In a statement, Okechukwu, a former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), said the development should prompt Atiku to reflect on allegations and controversies surrounding his own political career before attacking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He said Atiku appeared to have ignored an age-old principle that should guide anyone making serious allegations against political opponents.

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“From all indications, Atiku may have forgotten the age-old lesson many of us were taught in elementary school; that those who live in glass houses should not throw stones,” Okechukwu said.

The APC chieftain argued that greater reflection on the principle would have encouraged the former vice president to exercise caution in his criticism of Tinubu.

According to him, Atiku has adopted an increasingly aggressive approach in his opposition to the Tinubu administration, deploying what he described as “all manner of kitchen sink political missiles” against the President.

Okechukwu also drew attention to reports concerning the engagement of United States-based lobbyist Von Batten-Montague-York, L.L.C., allegedly as part of efforts linked to the political campaign against Tinubu.

He questioned the wisdom of Atiku’s approach, suggesting that political opponents should first ensure that allegations and issues surrounding their own records are beyond scrutiny before targeting others.

The statement came amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition figures intensifying criticism of the Tinubu administration and the ruling APC defending the President.

The petition to the EFCC has consequently introduced another layer to the political exchanges, with Agbonayinma calling for renewed attention to allegations involving Atiku.

Okechukwu maintained that the development reinforces the need for politicians to be mindful of their own records when making allegations against opponents.

He urged Atiku and other opposition figures to exercise restraint, insisting that political criticism should not be divorced from accountability and scrutiny.

The former VON director-general’s comments are likely to further fuel the growing political contest between supporters of the Tinubu administration and opposition forces ahead of 2027.

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Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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