The Digest:
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has firmly stated that no aspirant will withdraw from the African Democratic Congress presidential race ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, he accused the ruling APC of attempting to destabilize the opposition and insisted that the ADC is committed to an open and competitive selection process.
Key Points:
- Atiku Abubakar says no ADC presidential aspirant will step down for 2027
- He accused the APC of trying to weaken and intimidate the opposition
- Atiku emphasized the ADC’s commitment to a transparent candidate selection process
- The statement responded to reports of pressure for him to step down for a southern candidate
- Atiku labeled President Tinubu’s leadership a “national liability.”
- He claimed the Tinubu administration is pushing toward a de facto one-party state
- The ADC described itself as a “national rescue mission” against APC governance
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard
