Rather than reassuring Nigerians of his commitment to electoral integrity, Atiku said, the President chose “bravado over statesmanship.” Wrestle with your failures, not your opponents,” Atiku said. Atiku further alleged that governments with poor records often resort to political theatrics to distract citizens from pressing national issues. “These are the words of a drowning man. Threats against political opponents cannot restore the value of the naira,” he said.