Breaking: Atiku Finally Announces When He Will Stop Attempting to Become Nigeria's President
- Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said the 2027 general election would be his final attempt at Nigeria’s presidency
- The ADC chieftain made the declaration during an interview on Arise Television and reflected on his multiple past presidential bids
- Atiku urged younger Nigerians to gain experience under older leaders despite previously stating he would continue contesting as long as he remained healthy
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has announced that the 2027 general election will mark the end of his long-running quest for Nigeria’s presidency.
He made the declaration on Wednesday, April 15, during an interview on Arise Television, signalling what he described as his final attempt at the nation’s top office.
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Atiku politician reflects on decades-long ambition
Atiku, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), will be 80 years old by the time the 2027 election holds, The Cable reported.
He has contested for the presidency multiple times over the years and has appeared on the ballot on three major occasions, 2007, 2019 and 2023, while making several other attempts within the political space.
Youths advised to learn from older leaders
During the interview, the former Vice-President stressed the importance of mentorship and political experience for younger aspirants seeking leadership roles.
He said:
“I personally believe that they require experience and tutelage from the older generation,”
Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election before moving to the ADC in 2025, had previously indicated he was not ready to step away from electoral politics.
In 2024, he had maintained that he would continue to contest as long as he remained healthy, saying:
“Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy,”
His latest statement, however, marks a clear shift, as he confirms 2027 will be his final run for the presidency, Vanguard reported.
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Atiku blasts Tinubu's minister over 2027 claim
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised comments by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku, in a statement cited by Legit.ng on Monday, April 13, dismissed Keyamo’s claims that Tinubu remains politically ahead of opposition figures, arguing that past achievements do not translate into present governance success.
Keyamo had earlier taken to his verified X account to emphasise Tinubu’s long-standing role in opposition politics and his eventual rise to power.
Adamwa ADC suspends Atiku
Raji Sulaiman Zumo, the factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa, has announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the party.
The factional chairman of the ADC, Adamawa, also announced the suspension of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, who is also from the state. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1705338-breaking-drama-adc-adamawa-suspends-atiku-video-trends/
The ADC has been confronted with a leadership crisis as two camps are laying claims to the leadership structure of the party. The crisis resulted in court orders and administration uncertainty on which faction has legitimate control of the national structure of the ADC.
Source: Legit.ng
