Tag: Atiku Abubakar

2027: “I’m running for President to rescue Nigeria from ICU” – Atiku

Aminu Imam
Atiku on 2027

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has said he will contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing speculations that he may withdraw from the race. He also used the opportunity to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, stressing that although it could not influence the outcome of recent by-elections, it remains a formidable force capable of reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. Atiku’s position was made public through his long-time associate and spokesperson during the 2023 elections, Tunde Olusunle, who disclosed the remarks at the weekend. Olusunle explained that Atiku was determined to rescue…

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2027: “I’ll back anyone that emerges ADC presidential candidate” – Atiku

Aminu Imam
Atiku on ADC 2027

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he would back anyone that emerges winner of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) primaries in 2026. Atiku, one of the top leaders of the coalition movement, who addressed members of the party during the welcome ceremony of the new defectors to the coalition party in Lagos at the weekend, said it would not matter whether he wins the party’s ticket or not. The ADC received top members of the ADC and LP into its fold. The defectors were welcomed into the ADC folds…

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‘How Atiku’s son-in- law fooled  us, escaped with second passport’ – EFCC  

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EFCC on Atiku's in law

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has explained how businessman Abdullahi Bashir Haske, the founder of AA & R Investment Group and son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar escaped Nigeria. Recall that the anti-graft agency declared Haske wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. However, according to reports, Haske was earlier questioned and detained by authorities, with his passport seized to prevent him from fleeing. But he managed to escape using another passport. “The EFCC took one of his passport but he escaped with another passport”, a…

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2027: Allies abandon Atiku, as ex-VP eyes presidency on ADC ticket

Aminu Imam
Allies abandon Atiku

Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, is preparing for his seventh attempt at the presidency, this time on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Abubakar, 78, has been in the race for Nigeria’s top seat since 1993, contesting under different parties without success. His most recent bid was in 2023 when, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, he lost to President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). His defection to the ADC earlier this year has reignited debates about his political relevance, but the move…

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Power Play in ADC: Jonathan courted; Atiku stalls entry

Aminu Imam
ADC power play

…As factional wars threaten 2027 bid The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), is deep in high-stakes political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 elections, holding behind-the-scenes talks with former President Goodluck Jonathan over a possible presidential run — even as internal crises and power tussles threaten to derail its ambitions. Senior party sources confirmed that Jonathan, who led Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has met coalition leaders at least three times and given “encouraging” signals, ruling out a return to the PDP due to the influence…

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Atiku grants scholarships to 3 TeenEagle Global champions

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Three Nigerian teenagers, Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukaiya Fema, and Khadija Kalli, have been awarded fully-funded scholarships by the Atiku Abubakar Foundation following their outstanding performance at the TeenEagle Global Finals, in London, UK. The recipients, Nafisa Abdullahi, Ruƙayya Fema, and Khadija Kalli, were honoured through the Atiku Abubakar Foundation (AAF), for what the organisation described as an “inspiring display of excellence and intellect on the global stage”. The announcement was conveyed in a letter dated August 5, 2025, and signed by the Acting Secretary of the Foundation, Professor Ahmadu Shehu. The…

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Atiku, Pantami, others celebrate Yobe Teens’ Global English triumph

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Yobe Teens' triumph2

…Urge National Honours A wave of national pride swept across Nigeria yesterday following the historic achievement of two Yobe students from Yobe State, Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu and Ruqayya Fema, who emerged overall best in English Language and Debate at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals, held in London, United Kingdom.  The event, which featured over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, tested English proficiency, critical-thinking, and debate skills, with the Nigerian duo clinching top prizes. Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Aminu, a student of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) in Mamudo, Yobe State, claimed the…

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Peter Obi: Atiku warns against threats to opposition leaders

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Atiku warns

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has warned against threats to opposition leaders. Atiku, in a post on his X handle yesterday, stated that any threat against Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is a threat to all opposition figures. He wrote: “Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against all of us!” The former vice-president’s reaction followed comments by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, who, while addressing supporters at a rally…

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Atiku dumps PDP for ADC, as Makinde downplays impact

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Atiku dumps PDP

…Faces legal warning over use of national symbols  In a significant political shift, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), setting the stage for major realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar, a founding PDP member and its presidential candidate in 2019 and 2023, cited irreconcilable differences with the party’s current direction in a resignation letter dated July 14. “The current trajectory of the party diverges from the foundational principles we stood…

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2027: Atiku hints at running ADC presidential ticket amidst Coalition’s talks

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Atiku hints

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hinted at taking another shot at the Presidency. Atiku, who ran against ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, and challenged President Bola Tinubu in 2023, gave the indication when he received a delegation led by former Minister Idris Abdullahi. In a video he shared on his X handle, Atiku had said stealing and any form of corrupt practice will have no place in the government he leads, saying: “enough is enough”. He said, “We will decisively deal with anyone who says he will steal or engage…

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