After implying that he might run for president in 2027, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has rekindled political discussions by promising that a formal announcement would be made “in due course.”
The remarks were reportedly uttered by Atiku during a quick conversation with reporters, as documented in a widely shared viral post on his 𝕏 handle.
The 77-year-old politician, who has been a presidential candidate since 1993, smiled confidently when asked about his plans for the 2027 contest and when he would formally declare his candidacy: “We will let you know.” We’ll make a formal announcement for you.
When questioned further about the consequences of not winning the 2027 presidential ticket, Atiku said, “Have I ever failed to acquire the ticket? I have faith.
In response to demands that younger people run for office, Atiku insisted that democracy gives everyone an equal opportunity to run.
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“Now let the young people compete. Democracy, he declared.
According to Naija News, Atiku might run on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), whose members include Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers State, who has also indicated interest in running for president in 2027.
The coalition’s member and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has also persisted on running in the upcoming election.
The former vice president is not prepared to resign for any candidate running under the coalition, as seen by Atiku’s most recent attempt to obtain the party’s ticket.
