Atiku, Amaechi,Hayatu-Deen

‘You were not defeated’ — Atiku seeks unity in ADC after presidential primary victory

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…

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Atiku Abubakar

Atiku warns Tinubu, INEC, judiciary against interference in ADC affairs after clinching presidential ticket

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…

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‘Stop governing by obituary statements’ — Atiku attacks Tinubu over killing of abducted Oyo teacher

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…

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Amaechi

Amaechi: Atiku has electability problem, says he’s ready for ADC direct primary

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…

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Oshiomole and Atiku

Atiku now APC’s best campaign manager over attacks on Obi, says Oshiomhole

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…

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Ifeanyi Uzokwe

We left ADC because Atiku wouldn’t step down for southern candidate, says Anambra lawmaker

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…

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Mojeed Dahiru

Atiku’s presidential ambition ‘stifling opposition’ — Majeed Dahiru

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…

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‘Renewed hope has become renewed hardship for workers’ — Atiku

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…

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