The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bauchi State has endorsed Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party’s State Chairman, Mr Shu’aibu Dankama, confirmed the endorsement during a meeting with party members on Sunday in Bauchi. Dankama described Atiku as an experienced and competent leader capable of rescuing Nigeria from…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed concerns about a possible defection amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reaffirming his commitment to the party and confidence in resolving internal disputes through legal means. Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Atiku rejected claims that time constraints could hinder his political…
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…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to halt what it described as “persistent political restlessness,” insisting that the 2027 presidential race is not meant for him. The party’s position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the APC Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Mr. Seye Oladejo, following reports…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on his 79th birthday. In a message posted on his X handle, Obi described Atiku as a boss and elder statesman, wishing him more fruitful years ahead. “My dear elder brother, boss and elder statesman, Your…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday denied any controversy surrounding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s registration as a party member in Adamawa State. ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement, said reports suggesting Atiku had not completed a valid registration were false. He dismissed claims made by the party’s Director of Media…
Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the move marks the start of “real opposition” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku received his membership card in his hometown of Jada, Adamawa State, after being formally registered by Senator Sadiq Yar’Adua of the ADC Registration…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has charged the new INEC chairman, Joash Amupitan, on electoral integrity in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra State, saying the ruling All Progressives Congress should not be allowed to manipulate processes. In a statement on Sunday, Mr Abubakar described the election as an opportunity to discontinue the era of…
Nigeria’s former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded accountability from the country’s domestic intelligence agency after a former cabinet minister resigned amid allegations of certificate forgery. Ex-Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, stepped down on Tuesday after questions were raised about his academic qualifications. His resignation, accepted by President Bola Tinubu, was confirmed in…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and PDP presidential candidate in 2023 , says he is more interested in a better Nigeria than being president. Abubakar said this while speaking at an affirmation ceremony for new defectors in African Democratic Congress(ADC), on Saturday, in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that some PDP, LP party bigwigs…
