Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the reported rise in cases of young Nigerians selling their kidneys as they struggle to cope with the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis, attributing the situation to the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Africa Democratic Congress presidential candidate, in a post on X … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to establish a $100 billion financing programme to support start-ups and entrepreneurs if elected president. Atiku, who made the promise in a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, said young Nigerians need a government that creates opportunities for them to prosper rather than one that … Read more
Atiku Abubakar’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, has said the former Vice-President would reinstate petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, with plans to gradually discontinue the policy once the economy stabilises. Ibe, who spoke on AIT on Tuesday, said the proposed subsidy would differ from the former subsidy regime, as government support would be tied … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern after an unexpected credit was made to one of his personal bank accounts, suggesting that the incident may indicate a compromise of his confidential banking information. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, disclosed this in a statement on Friday signed by … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the worsening challenges of hunger, poverty, and insecurity across the country. Atiku slams Tinubu over poverty, insecurity The former Vice President stated that Nigerians are facing worsening economic hardship as the Tinubu administration celebrates … Read more
Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has urged the public to ignore the alleged suspension of Atiku Abubakar, himself, and others, dismissing the group behind it as “Indian hemp smokers.” Babachir is the Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, North East region. A factional chairman of ADC in … Read more
Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent wave of attacks in parts of the country, urging the Federal Government to take more decisive steps to address insecurity. In a post via his official X handle on Monday, Atiku expressed concern that recent violent incidents appear to contradict assurances … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, met with the state chairmen of the African Democratic Congress from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory at his residence in Abuja. The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party disclosed this in a post shared on his official X handle … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State, signalling a major development in Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration took place on Monday, following Atiku’s announcement to ADC supporters and stakeholders in Adamawa over the weekend. Abdul Rasheeth, … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports suggesting that he intends to step down for another presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described such claims as a misrepresentation of his recent interview with the BBC Hausa Service. Ibe explained that … Read more