The Presidency has thrown a jab at opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi following the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s strong performance in the recently concluded bye-elections.

Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his official X account on Monday, mocked the opposition with the words:

“How is the market now?”

The post was shared alongside a photo featuring Atiku, Obi, and other opposition figures, making the target of the remark unmistakable.

The bye-elections, held across 12 states to replace lawmakers who died or resigned after the 2023 general elections, saw the APC clinch 12 out of the 16 available seats.

The final tally showed:

APC – 12 seats

APGA – 2 seats

PDP – 1 seat

NNPP – 1 seat

Meanwhile, the election in Zamfara State was declared inconclusive.

The Presidency’s mocking tone has since stirred reactions online, with many interpreting it as a show of confidence by the APC and a subtle dig at the opposition’s declining influence.