Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed prominent opposition figures as politically insignificant, referring to Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Rauf Aregbesola as "twinkle, twinkle, little stars." The remark, made during a press briefing in Abuja, was a response to recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu's administration by the named politicians. Morka defended the government's economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange liberalisation, stating they were necessary for long-term growth. He accused the opposition of offering no viable alternatives while seeking relevance through constant criticism.
Morka specifically targeted Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying his proposals were inconsistent and lacked technical depth. He questioned Amaechi's influence outside his political base, and described Aregbesola's commentary as performative rather than constructive. The APC spokesman insisted the ruling party remains united and focused on delivering economic recovery, despite public discontent over rising living costs. His comments have reignited tensions between the APC and opposition leaders.
Felix Morka's dismissal of Atiku Abubakar, Amaechi and Aregbesola as "twinkle, twinkle, little stars" reveals the APC's strategy of belittling dissent rather than engaging policy critiques. With inflation still above 30 percent, such rhetoric risks deepening public frustration by sidelining serious debate on economic hardship. For Nigerians struggling to afford food and fuel, political theatrics offer little relief.
