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Abba Atiku Says Not Even His Father, Atiku Abubakar, Can Stop Tinubu In 2027

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Abba Atiku, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has stated that no political party stands a chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Abba, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remarks in Yola, Adamawa State, on Monday after receiving his membership registration card at Gwadabawa ward in Yola North LGA. He explained that his decision to join the APC was driven by a desire to contribute to what he described as broad-based economic and human development reforms under the current administration. “I want to make it very clear that nobody or any political party can stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to Aso Rock come 2027,” Abba said, according to PUNCH. He praised Tinubu for his leadership style, saying, “Nigerians have seen his good work; he is not a tribalist, and he doesn’t make appointments based on religion or region, but his decisions are purely on merit.” Abba also highlighted the infrastructural growth and human capital development achieved under Tinubu’s government as reasons for his support. “The president needs your support to continue with the good work. We should mobilise more people and, beyond party lines, back our president,” he added. His brother, Adamu Atiku, remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and currently serves as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development under Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State. Their father, the former vice-president, is seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party in which none of his sons are currently active.

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Datti Baba-Ahmed Says Atiku Has Been Contesting Presidency Since His NYSC Days, Urges Generational Change

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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has called for a generational change in Nigeria’s political leadership, warning that the country cannot keep recycling the same politicians if it hopes to move forward. Speaking on Friday, Datti reflected on his long political engagement with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, noting that Atiku has pursued the presidency for decades. “When I was doing my NYSC, Baba Atiku was an aspirant. In 2018 we contested primaries together, in 2023 again, and in 2027 too?” he said, questioning the repeated bids by longstanding politicians amid Nigeria’s growing social and economic problems. He argued that the nation’s leadership crisis stems partly from older political figures’ refusal to make way for younger, more dynamic leaders. “There is a need for a new generation of Nigerian leaders, and they exist. Many are ready to lead and offer fresh ideas to move the country forward,” he said. Datti also criticised the structure of Nigeria’s political system, describing it as unfriendly to credible individuals who genuinely want to serve. He said godfatherism, heavy financial requirements, and empty political promises discourage capable Nigerians from participating. “Until the political environment becomes more fair and accessible, the country will continue to lose out on the talents of its best minds,” he said. The former lawmaker concluded that millions of Nigerians are waiting for honest, selfless leadership capable of uniting the nation and addressing its deep-rooted challenges. He stressed that meaningful change will only come when a new generation is allowed to take charge of Nigeria’s future.

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Atiku Rejects Calls To Step Down For Peter Obi, Says No ADC Aspirant Will Withdraw

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Amid calls from Obidients for presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to step down for Peter Obi, former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has firmly rejected the idea, declaring that no candidate in the coalition will withdraw for another. Atiku made his position known in a statement on Tuesday, signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, following comments from Obi’s supporters, including Prof Pat Utomi and Aisha Yesufu, who dismissed the possibility of Obi emerging as a Vice Presidential candidate within the coalition. Labeling the calls as a threat to democracy, Atiku said: “Any call—overt or covert—for Atiku to ‘step aside’ is a gift to authoritarian ambition and a betrayal of the Nigerian people.” He also accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of shrinking democratic space and deliberately weakening opposition parties to establish what he described as a “creeping, de facto one-party state.” According to Atiku, Nigerians have endured nearly three years of harsh economic policies and restricted democratic freedoms, while the APC has sought to suppress political alternatives through pressure on opposition forces. Atiku said the ADC was created by opposition figures to resist these trends and offer Nigerians a credible alternative. He alleged that individuals aligned with the Presidency are attempting to interfere in the party’s internal affairs, particularly the process of selecting a presidential candidate. “Let it be stated plainly: the ADC is on a national rescue mission,” the statement read, emphasizing the party’s commitment to an “open, transparent, and competitive process” for choosing its flagbearer. He warned against external meddling, saying, “APC proxies and external meddlers have no standing to intimidate, blackmail, or sabotage this democratic resolve.” The former vice president noted that the party is focused on building strong grassroots structures nationwide and urged “disruptors and infiltrators” to allow the process to proceed without interference. Declaring that all qualified aspirants would have the opportunity to contest, Atiku said: “No one is stepping down.” He added that if anyone should consider stepping aside, it should be President Tinubu, whom he described as “a national liability.” Atiku concluded by reaffirming the ADC’s determination to challenge the ruling party and “end the misfortune imposed by the Tinubu-led APC.”

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Atiku Abubakar Welcomes Peter Obi Into ADC

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Former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed Peter Obi into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the defection as a major boost to Nigeria’s opposition coalition. Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, formally joined the ADC on Wednesday at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu State. Addressing supporters at the event, Obi called on Nigerians and opposition leaders to rally behind a broad coalition to “rescue Nigeria from poverty, disunity and democratic decline,” while accusing the current leadership of state capture, economic mismanagement and weakening democratic institutions. Reacting to the development on his verified X handle, Atiku said Obi’s decision signalled the emergence of a more united and coordinated opposition capable of challenging for power and offering credible governance. “Today marks a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in our country, with the official declaration of my brother and associate, Peter Obi, into the African Democratic Congress,” Atiku wrote. He expressed confidence that Obi’s entry would strengthen collaboration among opposition figures and reinvigorate efforts to present Nigerians with a viable alternative. “It is my pleasure to welcome him officially, as we look forward to a robust working relationship that will build a strong opposition, one that can ultimately form a government that delivers peace and prosperity to our people,” he added. Atiku also noted that the ADC coalition’s launch marked the beginning of a new political movement, expressing hope that more Nigerians would embrace its agenda.

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Atiku Rejects Rumours Of Backing Peter Obi For One-Term Presidency In 2027

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has firmly denied reports claiming he has exited the 2027 presidential race, describing the narrative as false and misleading. The claims alleged that Atiku, who flew the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, had agreed to step down in favour of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the same election. The report further suggested that Atiku endorsed a one-term presidency for Obi as part of an arrangement to promote regional balance. However, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, has refuted the claims, insisting that no such decision was taken by the former vice president. Reacting to the report on Saturday, December 27, Ibe shared a screenshot of the story on his verified X account and wrote, “Fake news: Not on the menu!” The rebuttal comes at a time when separate reports suggest that Peter Obi is making plans to formally align with the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

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Atiku Abubakar Questions FG: “Why Negotiate With Terrorists Instead of Arresting Them?” Over Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over the recent release of abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, arguing that their freedom should not be celebrated as an achievement but rather seen as a reflection of Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation. In a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku described the girls’ return as “not a trophy moment” but “a damning reminder that terrorists now operate freely, negotiate openly, and dictate terms while this administration issues press statements to save face.” The statement came in response to remarks by Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who, in an interview on Arise News TV on Monday, credited the Department of State Services (DSS) and the military for tracking the kidnappers in real time and establishing contact to secure the girls’ release without paying ransom. Atiku dismissed this account as “a shameful attempt to whitewash a national tragedy and dress up government incompetence as heroism.” He questioned, “If, as Onanuga claims, the DSS and the military could ‘track’ the kidnappers in real time and ‘made contact’ with them, then the question is simple: Why were these criminals not arrested, neutralised, or dismantled on the spot? Why is the government boasting about talking to terrorists instead of eliminating them? Why is kidnapping now reduced to a routine phone call between criminals and state officials?” He added that the administration’s explanation implies that “terrorists and bandits have become an alternative government, negotiating, collecting ransom, and walking away untouched, while the presidency celebrates their compliance.” Atiku further stressed, “No serious nation applauds itself for negotiating with terrorists it claims to have under surveillance. No responsible government congratulates itself for allowing abductors to walk back into the forests to kidnap again.” The abduction occurred on November 17, when armed assailants stormed Government Girls’ Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, killing a staff member and abducting 25 students from their dormitory.

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Atiku Dumps PDP, Officially Joins ADC

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku made the announcement on Monday through his X handle, posting a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief caption, “It’s official.” His move follows his July resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which had been mired in a prolonged internal crisis.

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Atiku Dumps PDP, Officially Joins ADC

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku made the announcement on Monday through his X handle, posting a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief caption, “It’s official.” His move follows his July resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which had been mired in a prolonged internal crisis.

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