Abba Atiku Abubakar, the son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign for the 2027 general elections after defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abubakar announced his endorsement during a visit to the leadership of the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Abuja, where he led members of the Haske Atiku Organisation, now renamed the Haske Tinubu Organisation.
The group was received by the CBM Director-General, Mr Oluwatosin Shoga, and the National Coordinator, Mr Favour Abayomi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abubakar formally joined the APC on Monday at the party’s secretariat in Yola, Adamawa State, where he was welcomed by party leaders, youth organisations and supporters.
Adamawa APC Chairman, Mr Shuaibu Idris, said the defection reflected President Tinubu’s increasing acceptance nationwide, including among individuals previously aligned with opposition politics.
Abubakar said his decision to support the President’s second-term ambition was based on his confidence in the administration’s economic direction. He praised the government’s policies, describing them as people-focused and impactful.
“I have been in business since 1999 and I remain active today,” he said. “The President’s economic policies are not only business-friendly but are already benefiting Nigerians.”
He expressed optimism that a second term would allow the administration to consolidate its reforms and deliver even greater results.
Abubakar also said his move to the APC and the CBM was motivated by his desire to serve, particularly at the National Assembly level, adding that the Tinubu administration had demonstrated genuine commitment to youth inclusion in politics.
In his remarks, CBM Director-General Mr Shoga reiterated President Tinubu’s resolve to empower young Nigerians through governance and leadership opportunities. He said youth mobilisation remained central to the movement’s mission.
Shoga further noted that CBM had recently expanded its national structure, including the appointment of businessman and philanthropist Obi Cubana as South-east Zonal Director, alongside the establishment of state directorates across all states and the Federal Capital Territory.
