APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe claims Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambition “cannot fly,” urging him to wait until 2031. Igbokwe cites age concerns while Atiku dismisses SGF George Akume’s remarks about the North supporting Tinubu’s reelection. The comments follow rising economic frustrations and recent international criticism of Nigeria's governance.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has dismissed the possibility of Atiku Abubakar becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027. Igbokwe, in a statement posted on Facebook, urged the former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate to wait until 2031, claiming his ambition “cannot fly.”
The remarks followed growing political discussions about the 2027 elections, particularly after Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, suggested no northern candidate should challenge President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, however, rejected Akume’s statement through his media aide, Paul Ibe, arguing that Tinubu’s performance has not earned him the right to a second term.
Joe Igbokwe’s dismissal of Atiku’s 2027 ambitions has drawn mixed reactions, with critics accusing him of prioritizing party interests over national progress. Igbokwe also noted Atiku’s advancing age, suggesting it might work against him in future elections.
