The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers governor and ex-minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general election. Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, disclosed the decision in a statement issued on Monday. According to the ADC, Amaechi’s emergence…
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary was manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, the former SGF alleged that results were announced in some areas where party primaries never took place….
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, says the 2027 presidential election will be fiercely contested, with President Bola Tinubu facing strong challenges from Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, the senator said he was not worried about the ruling APC losing power but cautioned party members against…
The media office of Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at Babachir Lawal over his recent criticism of the former vice-president, accusing him of ignoring Atiku’s record of condemning terrorism and banditry across the country. In a statement on Sunday, Paul Ibe, Atiku’s media aide, said Lawal was “in a state of stupor” while the former…
Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist, has accused Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar of prioritising their personal political ambitions over the interests of other candidates and supporters. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Adeyanju said both politicians have consistently focused on their individual ambitions rather than broader national interests. “Because of personal interest and…
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), visited Mohammed Hayatu-Deen at his Lagos residence on Sunday as part of efforts to unite the party after its presidential primary. Hayatu-Deen had boycotted the announcement of the ADC presidential primary results over allegations of irregularities. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Atiku said he…
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…
