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PDP Governors No Longer Backing Atiku – APC Chieftain Akindele Mocks El-Rufai

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has claimed that no Nigerian governor, including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, will support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid in 2027. Akindele mocked Atiku, alleging that Adeleke no longer answers his calls during the day. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Akindele dismissed Atiku and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai’s chances of challenging President Bola Tinubu’s reelection, declaring that they cannot prevent Tinubu from completing a second term in office. His remarks come amid reports of a growing rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to those reports, a secret deal between some PDP governors and President Tinubu is said to be fueling internal unrest in the opposition party. The alliance is believed to be weakening Atiku’s influence and undermining his political base ahead of the 2027 general election. Recently, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, publicly declared his support for Tinubu, stating the president enjoys broad national backing and will remain in power until 2031. His comment came shortly after the PDP Governors’ Forum reportedly distanced itself from Atiku’s proposed coalition. Akindele doubled down on his criticism, writing: “There’s no Nigerian governor who has declared support for Atiku in 2027. Even Adeleke no dey pick Atiku’s calls at daytime again. One million Atikus and El-Rufais cannot stop the South and Tinubu from spending eight years in power. When it comes to politics, don’t drag anything with the JAGABAN

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Atiku Congratulates First Son, Adamu, at 50

Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 General Elections, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, has showered encomiums on his first son, Adamu Atiku on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The Veteran Politician took to Twitter now X on Friday to appreciate the businessman, and Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State. His words: “This day, April 11, has always been a special day for me and my entire family. “The birthday date of every child is registered in the memory of the parents. “And so, when Adamu came to us on this day 50 years ago, every passing year has been a beholding memory. “I cannot pretend to simplify the fact that Adamu Atiku is a son with an aura that is not common – as with many of his siblings. “Having come in what I call the first order of Atiku’s progeny, Adamu was born with a natural mantle of leadership in his hands. “My experience of him growing up was special. Like with all those of my children who came about the same time with him, parenting was meant to be with an iron fist. “However, Adamu, in particular, showed that the iron fist was unnecessary. The mien of his polite character inspired his younger siblings to follow a tradition of modest upbringing that continues to be a defining feature amongst my other children. “Adamu is a blessing to my family, for which I will be eternally grateful to Allah. “I am proud that today, I not only have a worthy son in him, he is also a friend and a confidant in whom I am most pleased with. “It gives me joy to celebrate him today on his 50th birthday anniversary and to wish him the fullness of good tidings in the years that lie ahead by the mercy of Almighty Allah.” Honourable Adamu is said to be committed to the infrastructural development in Adamawa State.

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