Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after emerging as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Speaking after his victory at the party’s presidential primary, Atiku said he would reach out to other aspirants for reconciliation and party unity. Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen boycotted…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the judiciary against further interference in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an X post shortly after he emerged as the winner of the ADC presidential primary on Wednesday night, Atiku accused the ruling APC-led…
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state and presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he is not avoiding Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi spoke on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, on the sidelines of the Spier Dialogue 2026, a pan-African governance forum. “There are very few human…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reaction to the killing of an abducted teacher in Oyo state, accusing the presidency of responding to insecurity with “press statements”. Last Friday, gunmen invaded the Esiele community in Oriire local government area of Oyo State, killing two persons and abducting pupils, students…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says Atiku Abubakar has an “electability problem” despite repeatedly winning presidential primaries. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi said he was ready to face Atiku in a direct primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting to Atiku’s recent remark that he had never lost…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, says Atiku Abubakar has become the ruling party’s “best campaign manager” because of his criticism of Peter Obi. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, Oshiomhole dismissed concerns that the opposition coalition could threaten the electoral chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. “You mean…
Ifeanyi Uzokwe, member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituency, says he and other politicians left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) because former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar refused to step down for a southern presidential candidate. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Uzokwe said members of the coalition had urged Atiku to…
Majeed Dahiru, a public affairs analyst, says the continued presidential ambition of Atiku Abubakar is weakening opposition cohesion ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on Nigeria Info FM, Dahiru said Atiku’s persistent bid for power is undermining efforts to build a united opposition front. “What Atiku is doing is stifling, destabilising and…
Oladimeji Fabiyi, an aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has accused Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, of being unwilling to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Fabiyi said Obi is yet to make a clear commitment to…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigerian workers have faced worsening economic conditions despite promises of improved welfare. In a statement on Friday to mark Workers’ Day, Atiku said the “renewed hope” agenda of the government has translated into hardship for many Nigerians. “I write not with celebration…
