The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, has criticised remarks by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, describing claims of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political dominance as a “failing narrative.”

Keyamo had, in a post on his verified X handle, highlighted Tinubu’s political trajectory from opposition to the presidency, suggesting he remains ahead of opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
However, responding via his X handle, @phrankangel, Shaibu dismissed the assertion, arguing that past political successes do not translate into effective governance.

“Tinubu may have excelled in opposition politics, but governance is about results, not rhetoric,” he said.
Shaibu further described the narrative of Tinubu’s political invincibility as misplaced, insisting that Nigerians are more concerned about current economic and security challenges.

“The myth of invincibility is often the last refuge of a failing narrative,” he said, adding that citizens are focused on rising hunger, insecurity, and the high cost of living.

He argued that claims of being “100 steps ahead” should be reflected in improved living conditions, rather than what he described as “political storytelling.”

According to him, the realities on ground suggest a government struggling to address pressing national issues.
In a follow-up post, Shaibu intensified his criticism, stating that political strategy is meaningless if it does not translate into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians.

“Governance is not a masterclass in manipulation—it is a test of compassion, competence, and courage,” he said.
He added that many Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and insecurity, stressing that public perception is increasingly shaped by lived realities rather than political narratives.

The exchange highlights growing political tensions as alignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections.