Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former vice-president, has said contrary to Bode George's "imprudent talk", his principal as president of Nigeria would have heralded an era of prosperity.

Ibe, in a statement posed on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, on Saturday, August 24, said Atiku as the country's leader, "would have safeguarded Nigeria's interests, steering clear of the bigotry and nepotism and brigandage that characterises" the Bola Tinubu administration.

Legit.ng had reported that George said Nigeria would have experienced an upheaval if Atiku was elected president in 2023.

Reacting, Ibe fumed at the Lagos PDP chieftain, arguing instead that Nigeria would have thrived under Atiku's guidance.

Ibe said: "In contrast, we see Bode George, who once threatened exile, should Tinubu ascend to power, now oddly silent about the present administration. Is Bode’s reticence because Atiku is not from his region? It is prudent to consider Bode’s opinions with caution."

Contrary to Chief Bode George's imprudent talk, an @atiku presidency would have heralded an era of prosperity, driven by a cabinet brimming with seasoned and adept individuals, chosen solely on merit regardless of their background or beliefs.

Such leadership would have…

— Paul Ibe (@omonlakiki) August 24, 2024

Furthermore, Ibe described Bode’s "conduct" as "a disservice to the military", an institution "esteemed for its unity".

Accusing George of embracing tribalism, Ibe asserted that George's denigration of Atiku is "a source of shame for the armed forces to have such a figure in their ranks".

Atiku meets Ganduje others in Abuja

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that prominent political figures of northern Nigeria extraction met in Abuja recently at a programme organised by the Atiku family.

The group, which included three former Kano governors Rabiu Kwankwaso, Ibrahim Shekarau, and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was seen in pictures posted on social media.