The Digest:
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is deliberately withholding a 2027 presidential declaration, focusing instead on building a formidable coalition platform, his aide, Paul Ibe, has clarified.
Key Points:
- Atiku stated in a BBC Hausa interview that it is "not yet time" to declare his 2027 intentions.
- His media office rebutted reports that he had stepped down for a younger candidate, calling them a misrepresentation.
- Ibe explained that Atiku’s delay is a tactical choice, first to build a viable political structure within the ADC coalition.
- He affirmed Atiku’s alignment with the ADC is "irreversible," with his "body, soul, and resources."
- The aide dismissed zoning debates, citing internal polls that show Nigerians prioritize credible leadership over regional origin.
- Ibe criticized the Tinubu administration, accusing its policies of only benefiting a privileged "urban bandits."
- He welcomed all challengers, including a potential run by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Sources: Daily Trust
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