Nabena urged Atiku not to hinder the nation's progress, emphasizing that Nigerians have moved forward under President Tinubu's leadership. He encouraged Atiku to start preparing for the upcoming elections, emphasizing that the issue of Tinubu's CSU certificate is an old matter.

At a press conference on October 5, Atiku, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had accused President Tinubu of forgery.

In a statement issued in Abuja, Nabena advised Atiku Abubakar to focus on the 2027 elections instead of dwelling on the past. He clarified that the registrar of Chicago State University, Caleb Westberg, never stated that President Tinubu had forged the certificate he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria.

Nabena cautioned the public to be wary of manipulative reports from opposition parties that aim to create confusion and garner public sympathy. He emphasized that, until the highest court of the land says otherwise, President Tinubu is the legitimately elected leader of Nigeria and will continue to govern the country.

The APC leader, who hails from Bayelsa, called on party members, President Tinubu's supporters, and all Nigerians to ignore attempts by opposition parties to sow discord and make the country ungovernable.

He said; “Let me use this medium to tell the former Vice President to start preparing for another election in 2027 as usual. Heating up the polity over pre-election matters will not make him President of Nigeria.

“Atiku Abubakar should know by now that Nigerians have moved on. The country is now enjoying good governance because this administration is responsive and responsible.

“See what is happening across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Nigerians will no longer wait for months to get their international passports when they apply. Over 204,000 backlog has been cleared within three weeks. Think about the welfare packages for the elderly by the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry, the bold step to remove the fuel subsidy that has held the country hostage for a long time, government intervention in all sectors like Aviation, Health, Transport, Economy, Agriculture and security among others.