Tag: Atiku Abubakar

2027: Atiku Abubakar officially joins ADC

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Atiku joins ADC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC).  Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate in the last general election, was welcomed by a large crowd of party supporters, youth groups, and ADC stalwarts in his hometown of Jada local government area, Ward 1. State party leaders said Atiku’s registration would strengthen the ADC’s visibility and influence, praising his national experience and political stature. The ex-VP, who made the announcement yesterday through…

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TSA storm erupts, as FIRS adds Xpress Payments to revenue gatekeeping 

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Atiku on TSA

…Atiku demands agent’s role suspended for scrutiny Nigeria’s fiscal space was thrown into turmoil on Friday after the Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), quietly named Xpress Payment Solutions Limited as a new Treasury Single Account (TSA) collecting agent – a move that immediately sparked political uproar, public concern, and accusations of a creeping revenue cartel. The tax agency confirmed that Xpress Payments has been integrated into the TaxPro Max portal, allowing taxpayers to remit CIT, VAT, WHT and other statutory payments through the XpressPay platform, or via partner banks using…

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Atiku slams Tinubu over ‘reckless’ presidential pardon

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…Says it undermines justice, encourages crime and weakens justice Former Vice-President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent presidential pardon granted to several convicted persons, describing the decision as reckless, morally indefensible, and a grave assault on the integrity of Nigeria’s justice system. Atiku, in a statement issued yesterday, said the exercise, which reportedly included individuals convicted of serious offences such as drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption, has provoked nationwide outrage and…

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ADC in disarray as Atiku, Obi stall on formal membership ahead of 2027 elections

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ADC in disarray as Atiku, Obi stall

The Africa Democratic Congress (ADC)’s plan to serve as a united opposition platform for the 2027 general election is faltering, as uncertainty surrounds the formal membership of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Despite both leaders endorsing the ADC-led coalition, neither has officially registered with the party – a legal requirement to contest under its platform. Atiku, who recently quit the PDP, is yet to complete his registration in Adamawa state, while Obi, though active in coalition meetings, remains a member of the Labour Party. Party insiders say the delay has…

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Atiku joins Sowore’s campaign for Kanu’s release

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Atiku on Kanu's release

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has joined the campaign of former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, for the release of the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Recall that in a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Sowore had challenged the Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Peter Obi, Atiku, Anambra State governor Charles Soludo, and other notable personalities in the South-East to march to Aso Rock for Kanu’s release. “I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the South-East who says they want Nnamdi…

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“Tinubu’s govt. has institutionalised forgery” – Atiku declares

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Atiku on forgery

…Demands probe of cabinet credentials Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the resignation of Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, describing it as an attempt to conceal what he termed “another forgery scandal” under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Recall that Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following a published investigation which alleged that he submitted forged academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates during his 2023 ministerial screening. Both the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the NYSC reportedly denied issuing the documents. Reacting in a post on…

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“Pot empty, people hungry” – Atiku slams Tinubu 

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Atiku slams Tinubu

…Denies stepping down for 2027 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day address, describing it as “self-praise detached from reality” and declaring that “Nigeria’s pot is not only empty but cracked – and the people remain hungry”. Responding to Tinubu’s October 1 broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, Atiku faulted claims of progress in education, health, security, and the economy. Through his aide, Phrank Shu’aibu, he said Nigerians still suffer crushing hardship despite the President’s “victory speech.” “The yam may be plentiful, but if…

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2027 Presidency: “I’m willing to step down for a younger candidate” – Atiku 

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Atiku on 2027

…Gives reason Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is ready to shelve his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general election if a younger and widely acceptable candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Atiku made this known during an interview yesterday, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The former presidential candidate explained that his interest in the 2027 race is not about personal ambition, but about providing a credible alternative to rescue the country from its current state. He urged younger Nigerians…

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2027: ‘”Vote according to your conscience, not tribe, region” – Atiku urges Nigerians

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Atiku urges Nigerians

Ahead of the 2027 general election, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to vote according to their conscience and not on the basis of tribe or region. Atiku, the leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described tribalism as the bane of national progress and a malignant disease that must be shunned at all costs by all, particularly the masses. In a statement by his Media Consultant, Kola Johnson, the former vice-president said the elites stand out as the most culpable culprit, fostering tribalism as a divisive gimmick…

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NNPP, PDP hit back at APC over Atiku’s hunger warning

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NNPP, PDP hit back

The war of words between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition has intensified with officials of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slamming the reaction of the ruling party to the hunger warning by Atiku. Recall that APC had on Monday branded Atiku’s warning about worsening hunger “reckless, irresponsible and a tacit instigation of revolution”, accusing him of stoking unrest to destabilise the Tinubu administration. However, opposition leaders said the ruling party was only trying to gag critics and deflect attention…

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