Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has strongly criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the national mourning of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement shared via his verified social media handle, Keyamo described Atiku’s timing as “insensitive” and “self-serving,” arguing that it detracted from the solemnity of Buhari’s passing.
“Your Excellency, @atiku, whilst I acknowledge that it is within your constitutional right to change political parties at any time you may wish, releasing your letter of resignation from the PDP during this week of mourning… is clearly an attempt to draw the spotlight away from such a solemn occasion and direct it on yourself,” Keyamo wrote.
He further alleged that Atiku prepared, signed, and delivered the resignation letter just hours after Buhari’s death was announced, suggesting it demonstrated a lack of empathy and an overriding obsession with his presidential ambition.
Keyamo also called out Atiku for continuing to use Nigeria’s Coat of Arms in official-looking political communication, citing Section 6 of the Flag and Coat of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, which prohibits the unauthorized use of national symbols by individuals no longer holding public office.
“It is both morally and legally wrong… It borders on impersonation,” Keyamo noted, adding that such misuse could cause national confusion if other ex-government officials followed suit.
He concluded by stating that he had a duty both as a cabinet member and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria to defend the country’s laws and constitution, urging Atiku to “be well guided.”
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