Tag: ATIKU
Only Tinubu Should Step Down As ‘National Liability’; Not Me Or Other ADC Chieftains — Atiku
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed speculations that he could quit the race for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, accusing Bola Tinubu of engineering a deliberate plot to weaken the opposition and establish a one-party state political system. Atiku in a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe was reacting…
‘’Obi’s Defection Exposed APC’s Fear Of United Opposition,’’ Atiku Talks Up Chaos Within Ruling Party Following New ADC Alignment
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s recent public declaration of ADC membership in Enugu has exposed the All Progressives Congress APC’s fear of a united opposition. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He announced the move on December…
Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC, Says ‘Real Opposition Has Begun’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership card on Monday, ending months of speculation and confirming his highly anticipated move to the party. Atiku was registered at his Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State by Senator Sadiq YarAdua, National Secretary of the ADC Registration and Mobilisation Committee. Moments after…
‘Nigeria Cannot Continue On This Path’, Atiku Condemns Kebbi School Attack, Others
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the tragic attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, which claimed the life of the Vice-Principal and led to the abduction of 25 students. The students were reportedly whisked away on Sunday night when gunmen invaded the school located in the Danko/Wasagu Local…
Atiku Denies Giving SUV To Naval Officer In Face-Off With Wike
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports claiming that he gifted a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued via his X handle on Thursday, Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, described the…
Presidential Pardon: ‘Govt That Thinks After Acting’ – Atiku Blasts Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday lashed out at Bola Tinubu, saying Nigerians are witnessing a “government that thinks after it acts.” Atiku described Tinubu administration’s return on the list of presidential pardons which includes drug traffickers, kidnappers, and other hardened criminals as an act of shame and not wisdom. The presidency had released…
Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has openly condemned Bola Tinubu’s latest use of the presidential pardon, describing it as a reckless action that undermines the principles of justice and accountability. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku Abubakar noted that the presidential prerogative of mercy is intended to balance justice with…
Nnaji Fallout: Atiku Demands Probe Into Tinubu, Ministers’ Certificates
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into the academic and professional credentials of all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), beginning with Bola Tinubu himself. Atiku’s call comes in the wake of the recent resignation of the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji,…
Tinubu Knows He Will Lose If Atiku, Jonathan Contest – Ex-VP’s Aide
The Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, has suggested how Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election. Olarewaju disclosed that if Atiku and former President Goodluck Jonathan run for the presidency on different platforms in 2027, Tinubu will lose the election. Featuring on Mic On podcast on Saturday, Olarewaju…
2027: I’ll Step Aside If Younger Aspirant Wins ADC Primary – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is open to stepping aside for a younger aspirant if he loses the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the…