‘Atiku Picks Running Mate For 2027 Elections’
Barring any last-minute change, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly picked former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate on...
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.
2027 Election: Atiku Accuses Tinubu’s Government Of Undermining Democracy
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of systematically weakening Nigeria’s...
You Are Like A Baby Yanked Off The Breast – Phrank Shaibu Knocks Babachir Lawal
The Special Assistant to Atiku Abubakar on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has dismissed claims by the former Secretary to the Government of...
Insecurity: Declare State Of Emergency Now – Atiku Tells Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to...
2027 Presidency: Peter Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance May Unsettle Atiku – Amadi
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic...
Atiku Weighs Amaechi, Dele Momodu As Running Mate
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has intensified consultations within...
Atiku’s Aide Speaks On Ex-Vice President’s Meeting With Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, visited the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, in Abuja earlier in the...
Atiku Was Part Of Rotational Presidency Agreement – Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has disclosed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among the...
What Peter Obi Told Me When I Asked Him To Work With Atiku – Dele Momodu
Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has disclosed that he once advised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to align with...
Tinubu Losing Northern Support, Atiku, Obi Not Credible Alternatives — ACF
The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said President Bola Tinubu has lost significant political...
‘You Are A Disappointed Political Actor’ – Atiku’s Camp Slams Babachir Lawal Over ADC Primary Claims
The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed allegations made by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation,...
Tinubu An Excellent President Compared To Atiku – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is a better presidential candidate...
Amaechi Worked Harder Than Atiku For ADC Ticket – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar did little to...
Hayatu-Deen More Competent Than Atiku – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, is more...
ADC Primary Was Rigged, I Know What Atiku People Did – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has claimed that he has evidence showing the primary election of...
VIDEO: Amaechi Visits Atiku As ADC VP Talks Intensify
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has visited the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, in Abuja. Naija...
VP Slot: Why Okonjo-Iweala Won’t Run With Atiku In 2027 – Sambo
Arise Television journalist, Sumner Sambo, has claimed that the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is not considering serving...
Dele Momodu Shares Posters Portraying Him As Atiku’s Running Mate (Photo)
Publisher and politician, Dele Momodu, has shared a campaign-style poster on social media portraying him as the running mate to former Vice-President,...
2027 Presidential Election Major Fight Between Tinubu And Atiku – Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, remains President Bola Tinubu’s...
People Called To Shout At Me When I Said We Will Reciprocate Tinubu’s Actions – Ndume
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume has stated that the 2027 election will be as tough as the World...
