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Atiku, Makinde Meet Babangida in Minna, as ADC Continues Consultations

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), at his hilltop residence in Minna, the Niger State capital. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Atiku said his visit to Niger State was aimed at strengthening the […]

2027: No ADC Presidential Aspirant Will Step Down, Says Atiku

Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared that no presidential aspirant will step down for another in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr. Atiku made the assertion in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Mr. Paul Ibe, in which he accused the ruling All […]

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Disputed Tax Act Gazetting

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the gazetting of Nigeria’s tax laws, in a form allegedly different from what was passed by the National Assembly, amounts to a constitutional breach. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Mr. Abubakar said the Senate’s confirmation that the gazetted tax Act differs from the version approved […]

Atiku Faults DSS Over ‘Forged’ Credentials, Says Nnaji Got Off Lightly

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the Department of State Services (DSS) to be held accountable for clearing the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, amid allegations of certificate forgery. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Atiku criticised the agency’s vetting process following Nnaji’s resignation from the Federal […]

2027: Atiku Rules Out Stepping Down for Any Candidate

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied claims that he has agreed to step aside for any candidate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. His spokesman, Paul Ibe, clarified the matter in a statement on Thursday, insisting that the interview the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate granted in Hausa had been misrepresented. “It […]

Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi Allies Rally as ADC Coalition Charts 2027 Course

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday attended a closed-door meeting of African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition leaders in Abuja, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at an undisclosed venue in the Federal Capital Territory, was chaired by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark. Also in attendance were former Kaduna […]

Atiku Resigns from PDP, Blames Party’s Direction

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the party’s current direction. In a letter dated 14 July 2025 and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Atiku announced his immediate departure, expressing disillusionment with what he […]

Sani to Atiku and El-Rufai: Step Aside, Save What’s Left of Your Legacy

Former senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has dismissed the emerging opposition coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, calling it “dead on arrival”. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, Sani said while forming a coalition is a legitimate democratic pursuit, the integrity of those behind […]

Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal Mull Strong Opposition Ahead of 2027

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hinted at plans by major political parties to form a formidable opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku made the disclosure on Thursday during a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. He was accompanied by former governors Nasir el-Rufai (Kaduna), Aminu Tambuwal […]

Atiku Denies Claims of Receiving Lagos Funds from Sanwo-Olu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports claiming he received campaign funds from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 presidential election. Atiku, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, described the allegations as “a blatant lie from the pit of hell.” A statement released by the Atiku Media Office on […]

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