Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized the Nigerian government over the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, describing their freedom as a “damning reminder” of the country’s escalating security crisis. In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku argued that the return […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress and registered as a member of the party in Adamawa State.
Sani, in a post via his official X handle said it would be extremely difficult to defeat the former vice president in a party primary. He wrote, “His Excellency the Waziri reportedly said he would step aside if a younger candidate wins the primaries… The keyword here is PRIMARIES… It’s easier for a camel to […]
In a statement after meeting with Senator Aminu Tambuwal and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, Abubakar said opposition leaders are committed to “rescuing democracy” in Nigeria. “We will be unrelenting in defending the rights of every Nigerian being harassed by anti-democratic forces,” he said. “The coalition we are building is aimed at freeing our democracy from […]
In a statement posted on his official X account, Atiku condemned recent incidents involving the reported police summons of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, disruption of an African Democratic Congress (ADC) meeting in Kaduna, the attack on former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, and the violent interruption of the Katsina Elders Forum security meeting. Describing the […]
The 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a key promoter of the ADC opposition coalition, announced his plans to contest again through his spokesperson, Tunde Olusunle, during an interview. “I will run in 2027. Nigeria needs to be decisively rescued from the intensive care unit it has been consigned to. The […]
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar led a delegation of prominent political figures on a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. According to Atiku, the visit was solely to extend Sallah greetings and not politically motivated or related to ongoing talks about a possible coalition among opposition parties. […]
Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has denied reports of defecting from the party. Atiku said reports of his defecting from the PDP were part of efforts to confuse the coalition in process. Lately, there have been speculation reports of Atiku finalizing plans to defect from the PDP to the Social Democratic […]
The 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his counterpart from the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi have dismissed planning for the 2027 presidential election. Atiku and Obi made the remark against the backdrop of their breakfast meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe while speaking […]
The 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his counterpart from the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi have dismissed planning for the 2027 presidential election. Atiku and Obi made the remark against the backdrop of their breakfast meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe while speaking […]