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  1. Kwankwasiyya Tells Atiku Only Obi and Kwankwaso Enjoy 'Organic' Nationwide Support

    Nigeria Kwankwasiyya Tells Atiku Only Obi and Kwankwaso Enjoy 'Organic' Nationwide Support

    The Digest: The Kwankwasiyya movement has pushed back against recent remarks by Atiku Abubakar, suggesting a decline in Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's political dominance in Kano. Spokesperson Habib Mailemo declared that only Peter Obi and Kwankwaso enjoy "organic" followership rooted in personal...
  2. Amaechi Says Jonathan and Wife Chased Him Out of PDP, Backs Atiku for 2027

    Nigeria Amaechi Says Jonathan and Wife Chased Him Out of PDP, Backs Atiku for 2027

    The Digest: Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has stated that he was "literally chased out" of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by then-President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily, Amaechi also declared support for Atiku Abubakar if the...
  3. [VIDEO] Atiku Says He'll Step Aside for Peter Obi if Obi Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Atiku Says He'll Step Aside for Peter Obi if Obi Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate

    The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated he would step aside for Peter Obi if Obi becomes the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time, Atiku said he would step aside for "any winner" who emerges through...
  4. Atiku Replies Tinubu: 'My Record Remains Clear, Documented' – Accuses President of Hypocrisy

    Nigeria Atiku Replies Tinubu: 'My Record Remains Clear, Documented' – Accuses President of Hypocrisy

    The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has issued a sharp rebuttal to President Bola Tinubu, accusing the administration of "historical amnesia" regarding Nigeria’s economic reforms. In a statement released by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku defended his supervision of the 2000s...
  5. Tinubu Dismisses Opposition Critics as 'Noise-Makers' – 'I Took Over From Myself'

    Nigeria Tinubu Dismisses Opposition Critics as 'Noise-Makers' – 'I Took Over From Myself'

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dismissed opposition critics as "noise-makers" during a meeting with Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the State House. Mocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention where Atiku Abubakar and Rauf Aregbesola slammed his economic policies, Tinubu hit...
  6. Wike: Atiku Is a Serial Contestant and Loser – He'll Run for President in 2031

    Nigeria Wike: Atiku Is a Serial Contestant and Loser – He'll Run for President in 2031

    The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as a "serial contestant and loser," predicting he will still run for president in 2031. Reacting to Atiku's Arise TV interview, where he said 2027 will be his last shot, Wike said: "Atiku is a serial...
  7. [VIDEO] Tinubu Mocks Atiku: He Privatised Steel, Ajaokuta – Now Trying to Privatise ADC

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Tinubu Mocks Atiku: He Privatised Steel, Ajaokuta – Now Trying to Privatise ADC

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has aimed a dig at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of attempting to "privatise" the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking to Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Tinubu said: "The head was chairman of the privatisation council. He privatised...
  8. [VIDEO] 2027: Tinubu Dares Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai - ‘You Can’t Scare Me’

    Nigeria [VIDEO] 2027: Tinubu Dares Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai - ‘You Can’t Scare Me’

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dared opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir el-Rufai, declaring that no conspiracy can scare him off. Addressing state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa, he said: "Me? They want to scare me...
  9. "Tinubu Must Complete 8 Years Like Buhari," Onanuga Tells Atiku

    Nigeria "Tinubu Must Complete 8 Years Like Buhari," Onanuga Tells Atiku

    The Digest: Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has told Atiku Abubakar that Tinubu will complete his eight-year tenure like former President Muhammadu Buhari. Reacting to Atiku's comments on power rotation, Onanuga said the north's shorter tenure was due to the untimely...
  10. Atiku: I Pull More Northern Votes Than Tambuwal, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai

    Nigeria Atiku: I Pull More Northern Votes Than Tambuwal, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai

    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...
  11. 'Your Stateless Coalition Stands No Chance' – Bwala Tells Atiku as 2027 Battle Looms

    Nigeria 'Your Stateless Coalition Stands No Chance' – Bwala Tells Atiku as 2027 Battle Looms

    The Digest: Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, has told former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar that he will lose to the ruling party in the 2027 presidential election. Reacting to Atiku's Arise TV interview, where he expressed confidence in the...
  12. Atiku: Nigeria Earning More, Citizens Getting Less – Faults Tinubu's Fiscal Structure

    Nigeria Atiku: Nigeria Earning More, Citizens Getting Less – Faults Tinubu's Fiscal Structure

    The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria's fiscal structure under President Bola Tinubu's administration is flawed, with the country earning more revenue while citizens receive less benefit. Reacting to a World Bank report (since deleted from its website), Atiku said...
  13. Atiku: If Elected, I'll Make Rotational Presidency a Constitutional Provision

    Nigeria Atiku: If Elected, I'll Make Rotational Presidency a Constitutional Provision

    The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said he will pursue a constitutional amendment to establish a rotational presidency if elected president in 2027. Speaking on Arise TV's Prime Time, he said: "If I am president, even if it is the only amendment I can make, I would move...
  14. Atiku: 2027 Will Be My Last Attempt at the Presidency

    Nigeria Atiku: 2027 Will Be My Last Attempt at the Presidency

    The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has announced that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt at becoming Nigeria's president. Speaking on Arise TV's Prime Time, the 80-year-old said: "The 2027 election will be my last outing." He argued that his experience as a...
  15. Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso Attend ADC National Convention in Abuja

    Nigeria Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso Attend ADC National Convention in Abuja

    The Digest: Prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, attended the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention at Rainbow Events Centre in Abuja on Tuesday. Over 3,000 delegates gathered for the event themed "So the Nation May Work,"...
  16. Atiku Abubakar, Babachir Lawal Suspended From ADC Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

    Nigeria Atiku Abubakar, Babachir Lawal Suspended From ADC Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

    The Digest: The factional leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former SGF Babachir Lawal, and others over alleged anti-party activities. Adamawa State ADC Chairman Muh'd Raji Sulaiman Zumo...
  17. Atiku Condemns Jilli Market Airstrike as 'Devastating Failure'

    Nigeria Atiku Condemns Jilli Market Airstrike as 'Devastating Failure'

    The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported airstrike on Jilli market along the Borno-Yobe border, calling it a "devastating failure" that demands accountability. No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead. Atiku asked: "How long will citizens...
  18. Atiku Accuses INEC of bias over ADC derecognition: 'They Want to keep Tinubu in power'

    Nigeria Atiku Accuses INEC of bias over ADC derecognition: 'They Want to keep Tinubu in power'

    The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused INEC of bias over the derecognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership led by David Mark. In a BBC interview, Atiku said the commission misinterpreted a court of appeal ruling on the party's internal affairs. When...
  19. ADC Lists Six Demands at INEC Protest

    Nigeria ADC Lists Six Demands at INEC Protest

    The Digest: Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja, demanding the resignation or removal of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan. Protesters, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, and David Mark, marched to the INEC...
  20. ADC Meets PDP Faction Leaders After Anti-INEC Protest in Abuja

    Nigeria ADC Meets PDP Faction Leaders After Anti-INEC Protest in Abuja

    The Digest: Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki are currently in a closed-door meeting in Abuja. Those present include David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Abubakar...
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