Tag: Atiku Abubakar

PFIPC scandal: Atiku challenges Presidency, demands answers over ₦1.3bn budget allocation

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Atiku challenges Presidency

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of treating corruption and fraud as a “family affair”. In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku alleged that despite meetings between Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew – described as the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) – and top government officials, the Federal Government now claims ignorance of the agency’s existence. According to Atiku, the Tinubu administration would require “a forensic expert”…

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Alleged ₦400m bribery: Atiku demands Gbajabiamila’s suspension

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Atiku on Gbajabiamila’s suspension

Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of a ₦400 million bribery scandal and questions surrounding a ₦27.4bn budgetary allocation. In a statement issued yesterday by the Atiku Media Office, the former vice-president said President Tinubu must demonstrate leadership by ensuring that members of his administration are held accountable for their actions. Atiku was reacting to allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the Presidential Foreign…

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“Tinubu plotting one-party state” – Atiku alleges

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Atiku alleges on 2027

…Warns world leaders over Nigeria’s democracy Former Vice-President and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of pursuing a dangerous agenda aimed at turning Nigeria into a one-party state, warning that such actions could undermine the country’s hard-earned democracy. Atiku made the allegation yesterday while reacting to attempts to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) through judicial processes, describing the move as part of a broader strategy to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a…

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“Stop blaming Nigerians, media for insecurity” – Atiku to Tinubu

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Atiku to Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of attempting to shift responsibility for the country’s growing insecurity and economic hardship onto Nigerians and the media instead of addressing the underlying problems. Atiku’s reaction followed comments by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who had alleged that sections of the Nigerian media were creating a misleading narrative that the nation was overwhelmed by insecurity. Speaking during a television programme on Tuesday, Onanuga argued that media reports often amplify negative developments while failing…

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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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