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The Digest:

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his conditional willingness to step aside for a younger presidential candidate in the 2027 election. The key contender within the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) framed this not as a retreat from ambition, but as a strategic move to prioritize a credible alternative to rescue Nigeria over personal aspiration.

Key Points:
  • Atiku Abubakar stated he is ready to step down for a "younger, vibrant, and acceptable" candidate.
  • The condition is that the candidate must emerge under the opposition ADC platform.
  • He emphasized that his 2027 ambition is about providing an alternative, not personal desire.
  • The former Vice President charged younger Nigerians to participate in politics actively.
  • He denied being desperate for power, stating he wants to rescue Nigeria from those who have "held it hostage."
  • Atiku pledged to fully support a younger candidate if they are selected to run.
  • The declaration was made during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service.
This move signals a potential strategic shift within the opposition, opening the door for a generational transition while positioning Atiku as a unifying figure focused on the broader goal of political change.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune