Patience Jonathan showed more empathy than Remi Tinubu – Atiku’s assistant Phrank Shaibu

• Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the way the federal government handled the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, arguing that the occasion should have focused more on victims of insecurity across the country.
• Shaibu also compared former First Lady Patience Jonathan’s public response to that of current First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, arguing that families affected by kidnappings and violence deserve more empathy and public engagement from national leaders.

Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the federal government’s approach to the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, insisting that the occasion should have focused on the victims of insecurity rather than highlighting the government’s achievements.

Speaking during an interview with Trust TV News, Shaibu asserted that many Nigerian families affected by kidnappings and insecurity expected more empathy and public acknowledgment of their suffering from national leaders.

He expressed disappointment that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has not spoken publicly about the recent abductions involving school children in parts of Oyo and Borno states, including children in early learning centres.

According to Shaib, the affected families have been left with no visible reassurance or expressions of sympathy from some of the country’s top officials.

“Many families have spent weeks grieving, praying and hoping for the safe return of their loved ones, but there has been no public statement of sympathy from the First Lady,” he said.

The presidential aide compared the situation to the tenure of former First Lady Patience Jonathan, recalling the statement she made during the previous national crisis.

Shaibu said her widely circulated remark“There is a God o,” it resonated with many Nigerians as it reflected emotional connection and concern during a difficult period.

He also criticized the distribution of vehicles at the presidential mansion during the Democracy Day period, describing the action as insensitive in light of the suffering experienced by families affected by the insecurity.

According to him, June 12 should not be measured only by achievements, statistics or national honors, but should also be a day of solidarity with the victims of insecurity throughout the country.

“If Atiku Abubakar was president, he would have marked the day by visiting the affected families in states like Oyo, Borno and Yobe,” Shaiba added.