Atiku Disputes AG's Dismissal of OPL 245 Opposition Claims
Former VP Atiku Abubakar rejects Attorney-General Fagbemi's assertion that critics of OPL 245 settlement are driven by self-interest. Atiku cites 'verifiable records' including pending legal suits and a 2025 Court of Appeal judgment dismissing Malabu's challenge. He emphasizes OPL 245's unresolved status and calls for transparency, stating: 'Raising questions based on documented legal processes is responsibility, not opposition.' Fagbemi counters that persistent criticism suggests 'undisclosed self-serving interests' rather than patriotism. The dispute centers on Nigeria's largest oil asset, with Atiku stressing the need for rule of law adherence over political rhetoric.