The Digest:
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly stated that no political party can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Elections. Abba, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, made the declaration after collecting his party membership card in Yola. He attributed his defection to a desire to support what he called the Tinubu administration's "far-reaching economic and human development reforms," praising the president for merit-based appointments and widespread infrastructural growth.
Key Points:
- The endorsement from a prominent opposition figure's family member is a significant symbolic victory for the ruling APC.
- It attempts to frame the upcoming election as a foregone conclusion based on perceived administrative achievements, influencing public narrative early.
- The move highlights internal family political divisions, as Abba's brother remains a PDP commissioner in Adamawa while their father seeks the presidency via the ADC.
- The praise for meritocracy and non-tribal appointments directly counters a common criticism of the administration, offering a counter-narrative.
- It represents a strategic effort to recruit support across traditional party lines by appealing to perceived performance over partisan loyalty.
Sources: Punch, Vanguard
