“How Market Now ?” – Presidency Mocks Atiku, Obi After APC Bye-Election Victory

The Presidency has taken a swipe at key opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, following the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s dominant performance in the recently concluded bye-elections across the country.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga sparked reactions on Monday after posting on his X (formerly Twitter) account, “How is the market now?” alongside a photo collage featuring Atiku, Peter Obi, and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Though Onanuga did not explicitly mention any names in his caption, the context of the post, coming shortly after APC’s electoral gains, clearly pointed at leading opposition parties and their leaders.

The bye-elections, held across 12 states to fill vacant legislative seats left by lawmakers who either resigned or died following the 2023 general elections, saw the APC securing 12 out of 16 available seats.

DAILY GAZETTE reports that APC secured 12 seats, APGA 2 seats, PDP 1 seat and NNPP 1 seat.

In Zamfara State, the election was declared inconclusive, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expected to announce a rerun date.