Tag: Atiku Abubakar

2027: ADC declares Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

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ADC declares Amaechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. According to reports, ADC said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geo-political zones.  “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that Chibuike Rotimi…

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“Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso not convincing options for North” – ACF

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ACF on Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso

The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said voters in Northern Nigeria are increasingly dissatisfied with the country’s political leadership and are yet to identify a presidential contender capable of inspiring confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on a television programme on Monday, Mohammed-Baba argued that neither the ruling administration nor prominent opposition figures had offered solutions capable of addressing the country’s pressing economic and security concerns. According to him, many northerners have grown weary of politics centred on personalities rather than policies.…

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2027: “North has lost faith in Tinubu, Atiku, Obi” –  ACF claims

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ACF claims on Tinubu

National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has claimed that Northern Nigeria has lost faith in the country’s main political figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi. Mohammed-Baba, who made the declaration on Monday, during his appearance during a television interview, declared that President Bola Tinubu has experienced a sharp decline in political standing within the region since taking office. Concurrently, the northern socio-cultural group maintains that neither former vice president Atiku Abubakar nor Nigeria Democratic Congress…

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2027: Atiku shops for VP, ignores Amaechi

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Atiku shops for VP

…Ihedioha emerges front-runner Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has opened consultations for a running mate, with ex-Imo governor Emeka Ihedioha emerging as the frontrunner for the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), presidential ticket ahead of 2027. Recall that Atiku clinched ADC’s presidential ticket on Wednesday, though fellow contestants Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have rejected the primary as “neither free, fair, nor credible”. Atiku has since called on both to join him in “rescuing the country” from the ruling APC. According to an investigation, Atiku and top ADC allies are looking South-East…

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2027: Atiku’ll get Muslim North votes, just as Obi’ll get S’East votes” – Arɗo

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Ardo on Atiku Obi

A former APC chieftain and leading promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr. Umar Arɗo, has in a recent video shared on Tuesday discussed the political calculations that could shape the 2027 presidential election, particularly the influence of regional voting blocs and opposition coalition efforts. During the interview, Arɗo stated that, “Atiku will get Muslim North votes just as Obi will get Southeast votes”. He made the remark while analysing the electoral strengths of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in the context…

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‘Atiku to take Nigeria’s crisis to U.S.’

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Atiku to U.S.

…Says nation facing ‘full-blown internal crisis’ Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has sounded a grave warning over what he describes as Nigeria’s rapid descent into chaos, declaring that the country is facing a full-blown internal crisis marked by worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and failing democratic institutions. In a statement issued yesterday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said his upcoming visit to the United States will focus squarely on drawing global attention to Nigeria’s deteriorating condition. “Nigeria is facing a full-blown internal crisis, one that can no longer be downplayed,…

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2027: Atiku raises alarm over alleged plot to disenfranchise northern voters

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Atiku raises alarm

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over reports that the 10th Senate is considering suspending political campaigns in eight Northern states over rising insecurity. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the move as troubling and potentially dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy. While acknowledging that insecurity remains a serious national challenge, he warned that it must not be used as a pretext to undermine Constitutional rights, or restrict democratic participation. “The right to vote and participate in the electoral process is…

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2027: ADC has become Nigeria’s true opposition” – Atiku

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Atiku on ADC opposition

…Says party ready to defeat APC Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the only opposition force ready to challenge and defeat the “failing” All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. Abubakar made the remark in a post on 𝕏 yesterday, describing ADC as a party “strong in ideals and structure”. “I remain convinced that the ADC has risen as Nigeria’s true opposition force — one that is strong in ideals, structure, and resolve, and ready to challenge and defeat the failing APC in…

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Reforms: “My record is clear; yours is crooked” – Atiku slams Tinubu

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Atiku slams Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hit back hard at President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion, and political desperation in his recent remarks on economic reforms. In a strongly worded statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described Tinubu’s comments as a “reckless tirade” that exposes “a troubling pattern of hypocrisy and historical amnesia”. He said: “Across the country, families are skipping meals, businesses are shutting their doors, and hardworking citizens are watching their incomes evaporate under the weight of relentless inflation…

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“Tinubu must complete eight years” – Presidency tells Atiku

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Presidency tells Atiku

The Presidency has slammed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for trying to justify his attempt to disrupt Nigeria’s power rotation arrangement that will see President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office. This was in the wake of Atiku’s appearance on television on Wednesday night, where he stated that the Southern part of Nigeria has governed the country for 18 years, while the North has done so for 10 years. “So, who’s in a deficit if we’re being fair?” Atiku asked, when made aware of the zoning agreement observed by most…

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