A social media post by Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sparked widespread reactions after he took a humorous jab at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to acknowledge former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during this year’s Customer Service Week.
The tweet, shared on Friday, October 10 the final day of the global event—used irony to draw attention to Atiku’s repeated participation in Nigeria’s presidential elections and the electoral umpire’s interactions with him over the years.
“So this is how this year’s Customer Service Week will end and @inecnigeria will not celebrate @atiku, one of its most consistent customers? O bad na,” Olayinka wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle.
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Customer Service Week 2025, which ran from October 6 to October 10, is typically observed by organizations worldwide to appreciate both internal staff and loyal customers.
Olayinka, however, used the occasion to inject political satire into the conversation, framing the electoral commission as a “service provider” and Atiku as its most frequent “customer”, a veiled reference to his persistent attempts to become Nigeria’s president.
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and seasoned political contender, has participated in every presidential election cycle since 2007.
He ran for president under different political platforms in 2007, contested primaries in 2011 and 2015, and appeared on the ballot again in 2019 and 2023.
Each time, his campaigns have been marked by strong showings, controversial outcomes, and, in most cases, prolonged legal battles that kept INEC and the judiciary actively engaged well after election day.
Olayinka’s comment drew mixed reactions online. Some praised the wit and political awareness embedded in the tweet, while others criticized it as trivializing the electoral process.
Still, many users acknowledged the post as a clever commentary on Nigeria’s evolving political landscape and the enduring presence of Atiku in its electoral narrative.
Although neither INEC nor Atiku Abubakar issued a formal response, the tweet reignited online discussions about the country’s electoral history, the former vice president’s persistence, and the role of the electoral body in handling recurring electoral disputes.
While Customer Service Week typically passes quietly in Nigeria’s political sphere, Olayinka’s post brought an unexpected twist, turning a global corporate celebration into an avenue for political commentary.