Atiku Could Have Been President In 2027 If He Supported Me And Peter Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed
A former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stated that former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, would have had a stronger...
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.
Presidential Primary That Produced Atiku Fell Below My Expectations – Dalung
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary. Naija News reports that...
Atiku Accuses Babachir Lawal Of Ethnic Prejudice
Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused former Secretary to the Government of the...
Atiku Considers Makinde, Ihedioha, Akobundu As Running Mates
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, is said to be weighing his options ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with the candidacy of Peter...
‘Replace Atiku With A Qualified Candidate’ – Babachir Lawal Charges ADC
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) stands no chance...
‘Atiku’s Presidency Synonymous To Fulani Presidency’ – Babachir Lawal
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said the presidency of the African Democratic Congress candidate...
Atiku Visits Dele Momodu In Abuja
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has shared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited him at his...
2027: Atiku Might Finish Distant Fourth In 2027, He Has No Backing – Bwala
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has expressed doubts about the electoral strength of former...
A True Mother Does Not Celebrate While Her Children Are Missing – Atiku Blasts Remi Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has berated the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, over what...
Invite Sunday Igboho – Atiku’s Aide Urges DSS Over Oyo Kidnapping Claim
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Paul Ibe, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to...
‘Kidnappers Do Not Care If You Are APC, Ex-Minister’ – Atiku Reacts To Adelabu’s Family Abduction
Former Vice-President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the abduction of the sister and twin...
They Are Not Asking For Rice – Atiku Fires Tinubu Over Oyo Kidnap Response
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described the reported dispatch of government officials bearing bags of rice...
Why I Won’t Back ADC, APC – Babachir Lawal Says, Reveals Presidential Candidate He Might Vote For
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has intensified his criticism of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary...
2027: Atiku Demands Full Probe Into INEC CVR Data Breach
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the unauthorised disclosure of voter information from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Continuous...
Atiku Responsible For ADC Crisis In Adamawa — Wakili
Political commentator, Imran Wakili, has blamed former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, for the growing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa...
‘Tinubu Inherited Insecurity From His APC Predecessor’ – Atiku’s Aide
Paul Ibe, the media adviser to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu...
‘Babachir’s Words About Atiku Could Undermine National Security’ – Presidency
The Presidency has expressed concern over comments made by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, against the...
Babachir Sounds Confused – Dele Momodu Blasts Ex-SGF For Attacking Atiku
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has dismissed the remarks made by former Secretary to the Government of...
Why Fulanis Are Celebrating Atiku’s Presidential Ticket – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that some Fulani groups are celebrating Atiku Abubakar’s emergence...
Where Is The Proof? – Atiku Fires Back At Babachir Lawal Over Rigging Claims
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to allegations made by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation,...
