Nigeria News Today: Atiku Abubakar Open to Younger Candidate in 2027 ADC Primary
The Bureau News reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he is open to stepping aside for a younger aspirant if he fails to secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku’s Position on 2027 Elections
In an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, Atiku — the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the 2023 elections — said it is too early to confirm whether he will contest. However, he stressed that his current priority is uniting the opposition under the ADC.
“This is only the beginning. Our priority is to establish the party and gain a strong following. If I run for office, and a young man defeats me, I will accept that. The party we have joined now prioritises youth and women,” Atiku stated.
On PDP Exit and Speculations
He dismissed speculations of a possible double allegiance between the PDP and ADC, insisting: “No, I’m not known for that. If I say I am going one way, I will go that way.”
Atiku, 78, resigned from the PDP in July 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. In his resignation letter addressed to the Chairman of PDP Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, he wrote: “I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the Party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for.”
The letter, dated July 14, 2025, concluded: “It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognising the irreconcilable differences that have emerged.”
Nigeria News Today: ADC and Youth-Centered Politics
The Bureau News notes that Atiku’s statement highlights a shift in his political approach, emphasizing youth and women inclusion. With Nigeria News Today covering the evolving opposition landscape, all eyes remain on how the ADC will consolidate its strength ahead of the 2027 elections.
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