atiku abubakar

The Digest: Former vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has called for a generational shift in Nigerian politics, noting that Atiku Abubakar was already an aspirant during his NYSC years. He argued that the repeated candidacy of established figures stifles fresh leadership Key Points...

The Digest: Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have joined President Tinubu in offering condolences to Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, after the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Key Points: Nkanu Nnamdi died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Atiku described...

The Digest: Former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu has identified Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Peter Obi as leading contenders for the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket in 2027. He urged the party to unite against President Tinubu Key Points : Momodu listed the trio...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the Presidency for what he called “misplaced priorities,” accusing it of defending photographs of President Bola Tinubu’s meals in Paris while Nigeria grapples with hunger, insecurity, and economic collapse. In a sharp...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has firmly stated that no aspirant will withdraw from the African Democratic Congress presidential race ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, he accused the ruling APC of attempting to destabilize the opposition and insisted that the ADC...

The Digest: Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are exploring a historic joint presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the party’s nomination, as part of a renewed and complex effort to unify...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that he does not need to "join" the African Democratic Congress because he has been a member of the coalition since its formation. Speaking in an X Space on Sunday, Obi emphasized his ongoing respect for former Vice...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called the newly gazetted tax reform law a “nullity” and accused the government of forging legislation, after the Senate confirmed that the published version does not match what was passed by the National Assembly. In a strongly worded...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws and urged the EFCC to investigate what he describes as "illegal and unauthorised alterations" made after legislative passage. Key Points: Atiku Abubakar has demanded the...

The Digest: A coalition of major opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, and Bode George, has jointly accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising the EFCC to weaken opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. Their statement, titled “The Weaponisation of the...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has firmly denied social media reports alleging he has abandoned support for Atiku Abubakar in favor of a Southern presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: El-Rufai dismissed the claim as an “untrue” and viral...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has expressed concern over the potential rivalry between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 polls. According to the party's spokesperson, the situation poses a significant challenge, though the ADC remains focused on building its national...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerian youth to reject despair and actively shape the nation’s future, urging them not to be “spectators” in their own history. Speaking at the 28th anniversary of Shehu Yar’Adua’s passing, Atiku framed the current moment as a...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja over the weekend, sparking speculation about political talks. Rooted in the storm of West African instability, Atiku’s aides clarified the meeting was a personal check-in following Jonathan’s tense...

The Digest: Former Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has issued a scathing public rebuke. He declared he would never, as president, nominate an immediate past INEC chairman for an ambassadorial role, calling President Bola Tinubu's nomination of Mahmood Yakubu a...

The Digest: Veteran journalist and ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has stated the opposition is fundamentally unprepared for the 2027 elections, arguing only Atiku Abubakar possesses the competitive edge to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Key Points: Dele Momodu stated on Facebook that most...

The Digest: Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has accused President Bola Tinubu of using a new policy to withdraw police escorts from VIPs as a deliberate political tool aimed at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, warning the move endangers prominent Nigerians. Key Points: Dele Momodu...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has convened a meeting with state chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging immediate action in what he frames as an urgent mission to "rescue Nigeria" from the ruling APC. Key Points: Atiku Abubakar held a meeting with state...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded that the Tinubu administration explain the NNPC’s expenditure of N17.5 trillion on pipeline security in 2024. This call explores a significant financial controversy, engaging a crucial debate on public resource management and...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has proclaimed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the nation's only reliable political party, accusing all others of delivering insecurity, hunger, and poverty. Atiku made the declaration during the inauguration of ADC's Taraba State...