‘They Tried to Kill Me for Being Loyal’ — Atiku Drops Bombshell

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he was forced into exile to escape several assassination attempts.

Atiku recounted his experience during the book launch of loyalist begets loyalist” written by the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi

He lamented that he has suffered for loyalty, adding that this is the price many Nigerian politicians have paid.

‘’Many of us here, particularly Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, Abdullahi, and myself, have suffered because of loyalty. I have personally faced exile as a result of loyalty.

“I have survived assassination attempts as a result of loyalty. So, Bolaji, what you may have found through research is not unusual; it is part of the price many of us have paid,’’ Atiku said.

Speaking further, the former vice president warned that loyalty requires accountability, transparency and also the ability to listen and learn.

He said, ‘’Loyalty should strengthen the common goal, not narrow the circle of belonging. It requires accountability, transparency, and the ability to listen and learn, especially from those with whom we disagree.

“True loyalty embraces diversity of thought and protects the dignity of every citizen. As leaders and aspiring leaders, these are lessons we must bear in mind for leadership and public service.”