2027: Atiku Reaffirms Plan to Restore Petrol Subsidy, Disowns Aide’s Position Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, distancing himself from comments by his media aide, Paul Ibe, suggesting that the policy would eventually be phased
Why Atiku’s Subsidy Gambit Rattles Tinubu By Farooq A. Kperogi Atiku Abubakar may finally have discovered the issue that can draw political blood from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And I am enjoying seeing the president and his inner circle squirm in discomfort like cats stranded on a hot zinc roof. On Thursday, barely a day
Fuel Subsidy Proposal Retrogressive, Unsustainable — Presidency Replies Atiku The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, describing it as a retrogressive policy that could undermine Nigeria’s ongoing economic and petroleum-sector reforms. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the position known in
I will restore petrol subsidy if elected president – Atiku The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to restore fuel subsidies if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Atiku stated this during a Hausa-speaking interview on the PAP show on Wednesday, saying anyone who had stolen funds meant for fuel
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has questioned the suitability of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to contest the 2027 presidential election, citing his age. Fayose likened Atiku to former United States President Joe Biden, arguing that advanced age should be a major consideration when Nigerians assess presidential candidates. He said Atiku, who would be
2027: Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, Others Sign Peace Accord, Atiku, ADC Absent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other presidential candidates on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) notably absent from the ceremony. The accord,
Atiku Sues Tinubu, Seeks Disqualification Over Alleged NYSC Certificate Forgery Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has instituted a suit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over an alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, seeking his disqualification from the 2027 presidential election. Atiku and
Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju,has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being responsible for an alleged threat against Senator Ademola Fadahunsi, representing Osun East. Olarenwaju raised the allegation amid heightened political activities ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, warning that threats against
Atiku Alerts Security Agencies to Suspicious ‘Election Campaign’ Payment Into Private Account Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over an unsolicited payment allegedly made into one of his private bank accounts by an unidentified individual. Atiku disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the transaction was
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is all set for the 2027 election, with no obstacles in sight, according to Demola Olarenwaju, the Senior Political Assistant to their presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He made this declaration on Wednesday. He believes that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election should be determined by the voters themselves, not