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The Digest:

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has broken his silence on his son's defection to the ruling APC, framing it as a personal democratic choice

Key Points:
  • Atiku Abubakar said his son Abba’s decision to join the APC was “entirely personal.”
  • He stated he does not coerce his children or Nigerians on matters of conscience.
  • Abba recently renamed his political group from “Atiku Haske” to “Haske Bola Tinubu.”
  • Atiku, now in the ADC, remains focused on opposing the APC’s governance record.
  • He cited severe economic and social hardships under the current administration.
  • Atiku pledged to work with like-minded patriots to offer a credible alternative.
  • In 2023, Atiku finished second behind Tinubu with 6.98 million votes.
In a season of shifting alliances, his response draws a quiet but firm line between family and politics, a reminder that in democracy, loyalty to principle can sometimes outweigh the bonds of a shared name.

Sources: The Cable, Channels Tv