Tag: ATIKU
ADC Self-Destructs By Prioritising Atiku’s Greed while Other Political Parties Zone Presidential Tickets to South — Social Commentator
A social commentator says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may be “self-destructing” politically by what he described as its prioritisation of the ambitions of former vice president Atiku Abubakar, while other major political parties continue to zone their presidential tickets to the southern region. The commentator Harmless @HarmlessHQ made the claim in a post on…
We Respect Atiku, But It’s Time To Step Aside For Younger People Who Share His Vision Of Better Nigeria — Senator Umeh
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Senator Victor Umeh has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to consider stepping aside from presidential ambitions, saying it is time for younger Nigerians who share his vision of a better country to take the lead. The senator representing Anambra Central made the remark while speaking…
VIDEO: 2027 General Election Will Be My Last Time Contesting For Presidency — Atiku Abubakar Declares
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 general election will be his last time contesting for the presidency. In an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday evening, Atiku made the declaration while discussing his political future and the state of the country. He has run for president several times since 1993, including as…
#Occupynass2026: ‘We Are Ready To March With You,’ Netizen Urges Peter Obi, Other Opposition Leaders To Join Movement Against Electoral Fraud
As campaign against electoral fraud under the All Progressive Congress APC continues to gain traction, prominent activist on X Nefertiti has called on key opposition figures including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso to mobilise and join other patriotic Nigerians to protest against democratic malpractice. The #Occupynass2026 movement, largely driven by civil society actors and…
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…