Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democratic society. Atiku said political differences should not justify violence or attempts to intimidate political opponents, particularly as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify. CSONews24 reports that suspected
A coalition of elders and supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commenced grassroots mobilisation in Kano ahead of the 2027 presidential election, pledging to leverage their influence within families and communities to promote what they described as responsible political participation. The elders made the declaration during a one-day town hall meeting on Saturday,
Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over reports that some young Nigerians are allegedly resorting to selling their kidneys to cope with the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis. Atiku raised the concern in a post on X on Friday, describing the reported development as a disturbing
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain the circumstances surrounding the forfeiture of $460,000 in the United States rather than attacking the lobbying firm he engaged to represent his interests in Washington. Atiku’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his
Atiku vows toReview NELFUND, Forgive Students’ Debts The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and introduce debt forgiveness for qualifying student borrowers if elected. Atiku’s position was disclosed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in a statement
Former presidential aide and broadcaster, Reuben Abati, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent trip abroad. Abati described Atiku’s position as “quite embarrassing,” arguing that the former vice president’s criticism was misplaced. Atiku had questioned the President’s absence from the country at a time when Nigeria
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to embark on a three-week vacation in Europe, describing his absence as troubling amid the challenges facing Nigerians. In a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku argued that the President’s trip came at a time when the country was grappling with economic
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Zakari Mohammed, has predicted strong support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar across the northern region in the 2027 presidential election. Mohammed, a former member of the House of Representatives, said Atiku was poised to secure the backing of voters across the North, particularly in
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that Nigerians have yet to see how the resources saved from its removal have been utilised. Atiku made the declaration in an interview with the BBC Hausa, published on Friday, while
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected president, describing the proposal as a political response to the economic hardship currently confronting Nigerians. NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, arguing that returning to the subsidy