Breaking: Atiku Announces Strategic Appointments Ahead of 2027
- Atiku Abubakar has appointed two special assistants to enhance community engagement ahead of the 2027 elections
- The ADC 2027 presidential candidate stated that Aliyu Bello and Victor Moses will bring diverse expertise to support his presidential ambitions
- Public reactions revealed both optimism and scepticism regarding Atiku's new appointments ahead of the next presidential election
Atiku Abubakar, the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former vice president of Nigeria, has announced two strategic appointments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was disclosed in a statement by the former vice president's media office, and shared by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, in a statement on Wednesday, July 8.
Source: Twitter
According to the statement, Atiku appointed Aliyu Bello and Victor Moses as senior special assistant on community engagement and special assistant on community engagement.
Details of Atiku's new appointees
The statement further disclosed Bello as a seasoned journalist, entrepreneur, international trader and respected grassroots politician with a track record in public service, leadership and mentoring of youth. Bello holds a master's degree in mass communication along with a certificate in leadership and business management.
He had served as PDP youth leader in Kaduna on two terms, a promoter of youth political participation, and a former financial secretary of the state PDP before his defection to the ADC.
On the other hand, Moses is a scholar, entrepreneur, and public affairs strategist with about 20 years in strategic communications, behavioural research, public mobilisation and grassroots engagement. He holds Ph.D. in Psychology and has been the national publicity secretary of the Atiku Support Organisation (ASO) since 2021. He played a key role in stakeholder engagement and grassroots mobilisation.
According to the statement, Atiku congratulated the appointee and wished them success in their new roles ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development was part of the former vice president's strategy to actualise his 2027 presidential ambition ahead of other opponents, including President Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election.
Nigerians react as Atiku makes new appointments
The announcement by the ADC presidential candidate has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Ugwummadu Esq expressed confidence in Atiku's presidency:
"The race to actualise a strong economy, secure nation has commenced in earnest. All hands must be on deck to deliver Nigeria from the APC."
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Alhaji Mobola Ajagbe congratulated the new appointees:
"Congratulations to Alh. Aliyu Bello and Dr Victor Moses on their appointments. Strong grassroots focus will be key ahead. Wishing the team success."
Nwoke Anambra criticised the former vice president for making appointments before the general elections:
"Lol. This one keeps throwing appointments; just imagine if he wins?"
Oduola Kolapo prayed for the success of the ADC in the 2027 elections:
"By God's grace, we shall succeed. Atiku/Amaechi 2027. Amen."
You can read the full statement on X here:
Atiku queries Tinubu on IMF claim
Legit.ng earlier reported that Atiku Abubakar alleged potential institutional corruption in the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement sent to Legit.ng on Saturday, July 4, the ADC chieftain maintained that the recent revelation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the country omitted public expenditure that was equivalent to two per cent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from recent budgets exposed the assertion in Tinubu's government.
Source: Legit.ng
