According to the literary critic, Atiku spends much of his time in Dubai, UAE and only returns to Nigeria during election seasons, a pattern he described as disrespectful to Nigerians.
Public affairs commentator Ikhide Ikheloa has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step aside from the 2027 presidential race, arguing that the perennial presidential candidate's relationship with Nigeria has become "transactional" and disconnected from the daily realities of ordinary citizens.
He made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, where he offered a wide-ranging critique of Nigeria's political leadership, governance, and socio-economic conditions.
According to the literary critic, Atiku spends much of his time in Dubai, UAE and only returns to Nigeria during election seasons, a pattern he described as disrespectful to Nigerians.
"I think Atiku should just step down," he said, adding that the former vice president's engagement with Nigeria appears to be driven primarily by electoral ambitions rather than sustained national involvement.
