Selective Memory: How Atiku, Makinde and Obi Undermined Nigeria’s Opposition

Nigeria’s opposition should balance exposing government failures with praising genuine successes. This week’s events in Oyo State revealed a dangerous blind spot. After Boko Haram held 56 Oriire schoolchildren and staff for eight weeks, a joint security operation freed all captives without ransom or prisoner swap. This rescue was an undeniable win for the administration. Yet the opposition fell silent. Atiku reportedly waited 18 hours to acknowledge the rescue, prompting criticism from the Presidency. His camp later claimed critics ignored his statement, but this back-and-forth has dented the opposition’s credibility.

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