PFIPC Scandal: Atiku Demands Names Of Alleged Government Collaborators
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has demanded the identities of government officials allegedly linked to the...
Atiku Abubakar
| Current Party | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) / ADC Coalition |
| Title | Former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) |
| Current Status | Declared 2027 Presidential Candidate |
Atiku Abubakar (GCON) is Nigeria’s former Vice President and a perennial heavyweight in the country’s political landscape. Known as the “Waziri of Adamawa,” Atiku has been a leading voice in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since its inception.
In early 2026, Atiku made headlines by officially declaring his intention to run for the presidency in 2027, dismissing calls to step aside for younger candidates. He is currently a key architect of the proposed “Mega Party” alliance involving the ADC and other opposition blocs. This tag provides the latest news on Atiku’s political travels, his stance on the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment, and his strategic maneuvers to reconcile factions within the opposition before the next general election.
Atiku Raises Alarm Over Mysterious Money In His Bank Account
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that his confidential banking details may have been compromised. Naija...
Osun: Stop Pretending To Be Powerless, Order El-Rufai’s Release – Atiku Blasts Tinubu
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Economic and Financial...
Osun Account Freeze Assault On Democracy – Atiku Tells EFCC
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the freezing of the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation...
$4.5 Billion NNPC Loan: Tinubu Is The Weapon Fashioned Against Nigeria – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the National Economic Council’s approval of a $4.5 billion...
I Give You Permission – Bwala Dares Amaechi To Expose Secret Atiku Conversation
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dared the vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic...
‘He Never Hired Me’ – Amaechi Knocks Wike Over Claims Atiku Picked Him Because Of Money
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom...
The Treasury Does Not Belong To You – Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Allocation Of ₦1.08 Trillion To Federal College
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned a provision in the 2026 Appropriation Act allocating ₦1.08 trillion to Federal Cooperative College, Oji...
It Will Be Difficult For Atiku To Become President With Amaechi As His Running Mate – Wike
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has submitted that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, can not contribute meaningfully to...
2027: Tambuwal, Uzodimma, Al-Makura Tipped As Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi Shop For Campaign DG
Political parties have intensified consultations over the composition of their presidential campaign organisations ahead of the August 19 commencement of campaigns for...
Address Poverty, Insecurity, Not Atiku – ADC Fires APC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to divert public attention from worsening poverty, insecurity...
Your Economic Prosperity Only Exists In Press Statements – Atiku Fires Tinubu (Full Text)
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the State House’s defence...
You Can’t Eat GDP – Atiku Blasts Tinubu’s Govt Over Positive Statistics
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the incumbent adminstration of relying on propaganda” and...
I Regret Admiring Obasanjo, His Hypocrisy Reeks To Heaven – Says Atiku’s Aide Paul Ibe
The Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has said he regrets his past admiration for former President Olusegun...
‘Relying On Outdated Data’ – Presidency Fires Back At Atiku
The Presidency has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies against criticism by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that the administration’s reforms...
Lukman Urges Atiku, Peter Obi, Others To Unite Against APC In 2027
A coalition of 100 prominent Nigerians, known as the G100, has called on leading opposition politicians to abandon individual presidential ambitions and...
‘Presidency Has Become So Accustomed To Inviting Fake Bishops’ – Atiku Fires Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Presidency over its response to Cardinal John Onaiyekan...
Atiku Urges Youths To Reject Vote-Buying, Ethnic Politics
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerian youths to resist vote-buying and other forms of electoral inducement ahead of the 2027...
Atiku Does Not Regret Working With Obasanjo – Paul Ibe
A media aide of the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has described former Nigerian president,...
Obasanjo’s Comments On Atiku A Warning To Nigerians – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has backed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s assessment of the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress...