Atiku trained in Kano school of hygiene as Dubagari, don’t take Tinubu for granted – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his skilled background, whereas warning opposition figures in opposition to insulting President Bola Tinubu through the 2027 election marketing campaign.

Shettima spoke on Wednesday through the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja.

The vice chairman warned that the APC would reply to anybody who insulted Tinubu through the election marketing campaign.

He additionally cautioned Nigerians in opposition to listening to what he described as “voodoo economists”, arguing that they lacked an understanding of the dynamics of a contemporary economic system.

According to Shettima, “Anyone with elementary data of arithmetic generally is a tax collector, however the capability to gather taxes doesn’t rework one into an financial guru.

“So folks ought to keep away from listening to voodoo economists and individuals who don’t perceive the dynamics of a contemporary economic system.

“With all due respect to Vice President Atiku Abubakar, he was trained in Kano School of Hygiene as Duba-gari in Hausa and Wole-wole in Yoruba.

“But for the remainder of the period of this marketing campaign, we’ll talk about concepts, we’ll talk about insurance policies, however we’ll deal with all our opponents with respect and dignity.

“They usually are not our enemies, they’re our brothers, they’re our countrymen, they’re our leaders, however allow us to make it very clear that if anybody trades insults and takes this poor man seated right here for granted, we’ll reply appropriately.

“Anyone who is not willing to respect others forfeits the right to be respected.”