The Digest:
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that no northern political figure commands more votes in the region than he does. Speaking on Arise TV's Prime Time, he said: "Can you tell me, among the current leaders in the north, who has more votes than I have?" He named Aminu Tambuwal, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Nasir el-Rufai as figures who do not match his electoral strength. He acknowledged Kwankwaso's influence in Kano but said the state's voting base is now split.
Key Points:
- Atiku has run for president six times, appearing on the ballot three times (2007, 2019, 2023).
- He said even Kwankwaso's own Kano base is now divided.
- He is positioning himself as the most formidable northern candidate for 2027.
- He recently said 2027 will be his last attempt at the presidency.
- He also pledged to pursue a constitutional rotational presidency if elected.
