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The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its leading figure, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have taken opposing positions on INEC's 2027 election timetable. The ADC welcomed the early release of dates, presidential polls February 20, governorship March 6, describing it as...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared that opposition must remain resolute in unseating President Bola Tinubu's government in 2027, following an alleged security agency attempt to detain him at Abuja Airport. Addressing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is plotting to use the judiciary to undermine the African Democratic Congress (ADC), just as it did to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a solidarity visit to former...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid a solidarity visit to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the failed attempt to arrest him at Abuja Airport upon his return from Egypt. In a Facebook post, Atiku disclosed that El-Rufai remained "unfazed by the incident"...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed as "beer-parlour tales" allegations by ex-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose that he negotiated the ADC vice-presidential ticket with Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde during their separate visits to former military president Ibrahim Babangida...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Senate's approval of electronic election results transmission with a manual fallback clause, calling for opposition parties to unite against it. Speaking in Minna after meeting former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida, Abubakar...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has delivered a fierce condemnation of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), labeling it the "worst administration" in his four-decade political career. Speaking at the launch of a book by ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi...

The Digest: Abba Atiku, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly stated that no political party can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Elections. Abba, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, made the declaration after collecting his...

The Digest: Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar cannot defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, even if he runs on a joint ticket with Peter Obi. In an Instagram podcast conversation, Musawa described...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has cautioned its members and supporters against rigid, divisive loyalty to individual presidential aspirants, warning that such a mindset could undermine the party's chances in the 2027 elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Nigerian Senate to urgently prioritize amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, warning that its current pace threatens the integrity of the 2027 general elections. In a public statement, Atiku asserted that loopholes in the...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised peace negotiations between state governments and bandits, stating that such deals disproportionately favour the criminals and have repeatedly “fooled the government.” In a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly warned supporters against launching internal attacks on himself and the Labour Party's Peter Obi. In a post on X, Atiku stated that those insulting either leader do not have the best interests of the opposition African Democratic...

The Digest: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has seized on the defection of Atiku Abubakar’s son to launch a stinging political attack, framing the move as a profound “indictment of credibility” against the former Vice President and a symbolic rejection of his lifelong...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has broken his silence on his son's defection to the ruling APC, framing it as a personal democratic choice Key Points: Atiku Abubakar said his son Abba’s decision to join the APC was “entirely personal.” He stated he does not coerce his...

The Digest: Abubakar “Abba” Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, declaring his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Key Points: Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son...

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...