I’m ready to abandon my presidential ambition, support younger candidate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is ready to step down from the 2027 presidential race if a younger, vibrant and widely accepted candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with newsmen yesterday, Atiku stressed that his ambition is not driven by personal desire but by the need […]
Atiku Abandoned PDP Long Before Resignation — Anenih
Former Minister of Women Affairs and PDP chieftain, Josephine Anenih, has stated that Atiku Abubakar effectively withdrew from the Peoples Democratic Party after his defeat in the 2023 presidential election, well before his formal resignation. Speaking on national television, Anenih said Atiku’s absence from party meetings and lack of engagement signaled a clear emotional and […]
Stop ‘reckless’ borrowing now, Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the decision of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to seek new external and domestic loans, describing the move as reckless and a threat to Nigeria’s economic future. In a statement today via X, Atiku said the proposed borrowing of $21.54 billion, €2.19 billion, and ¥15 billion — totaling […]
2027 coalition: Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term deal
There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The reporters that […]
I don’t know if I will run for 2027 presidency – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is uncertain about his 2027 presidential ambition. Atiku, who has contested for the presidency six times, made the remark in a yet-to-be-aired interview for a television show, Untold Stories, with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie. His remarks came a few days after he announced the formation of a coalition […]
