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…
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…
