Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has expressed concern over the delay by the Supreme Court in delivering judgment on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said the situation poses a threat to the country’s democratic process, particularly ahead…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has said Nigeria’s leading political figures share the same ideological foundation, arguing that a change in government may not translate to real change for citizens. Speaking in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Sani said President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar all subscribe to…
Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has asked the national assembly to amend the Electoral Act, warning that a provision allowing the acceptance of unauthorised ballot papers could undermine Nigeria’s elections. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, his senior special assistant on public communication, Abubakar faulted Section 63 of the Act, describing it as a “grave…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent advisory by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to silence the media and restrict free expression. In a post on his official X handle, the former vice-president said the directive raises concerns about shrinking democratic space ahead of the 2027 elections. “The…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the 2027 presidential election will be his final bid for Nigeria’s top office. Atiku spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television. “Certainly yes… I believe that will be my last outing. So that’s incontrovertibly a fact,” he said. The former vice-president acknowledged that the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he will support anybody who emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Peter Obi. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television, Atiku said the coalition within the party is prioritising consensus in selecting its presidential candidate. “I would support…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has criticised the Senate for approving President Bola Tinubu’s $6 billion external loan request within hours of its presentation. ALO360 reported on Tuesday that the Senate, during plenary, okayed Tinubu’s request for additional external borrowings. In a statement on Tuesday, Phrank Shaibu, senior special assistant to Atiku on public communication, said…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and David Mark of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists at the national convention of a PDP faction loyal to him, Wike said the trio laid the foundation for the party’s collapse. He said their actions at…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn the country into a one-party state. He made the remark on Monday during a visit to the Abuja residence of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, who faces corruption charges filed by the EFCC. Atiku said Nigerians have the right to…
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa state, says no northerner should contest the presidency in 2027, insisting it remains the turn of the south to complete its tenure. Fintiri spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a morning programme on Channels Television. He said the stability of the country should take priority…
