“We’ll Declare War on Corruption If I’m Elected” — Atiku Vows to Punish Looters, Blames Nigeria’s Setback on Greedy Few

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Former Vice President and presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, has once again stirred the national conversation on accountability and governance with a fiery anti-corruption declaration that has gone viral across social media.

In a passionate outburst shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Atiku said:
“I swear to God, if elected, whoever steals or engages in any corruption-related activities, we will declare war against them and they must be punished. Other countries are advancing, but Nigeria remains retrogressive because of a few corrupt people.”

The bold statement has sparked heated reactions nationwide, reigniting conversations around Nigeria’s longstanding battle with corruption and the public’s growing frustration with lack of accountability in both political and civil service circles.

Many Nigerians online hailed Atiku’s words as timely, especially in a country where corruption is widely seen as a major obstacle to progress. Critics, however, questioned whether the former Vice President — who has previously faced allegations of corruption himself — can walk the talk.

Regardless of the debate, Atiku’s message was clear and forceful: corruption is the cancer holding Nigeria back, and it must be uprooted without compromise. His statement reflects the urgent mood of a nation tired of excuses, demanding action.

As Nigeria approaches another election cycle, citizens are increasingly evaluating leaders not just by their promises, but by their track record and commitment to reform. Atiku’s latest vow has added fuel to that fire — and may be a defining moment in his 2025 campaign.

The question now is: will Nigerians believe this promise, and more importantly, will they hold him — or any elected leader — accountable to it?