Former presidential candidate and publisher, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu announced his decision on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing supporters and members of the party. Speaking at the event, Momodu said his move was driven by a desire to promote the interests of the …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, following a protest against insecurity that turned violent on Saturday. The demonstration, initially peaceful, was reportedly hijacked by suspected hoodlums, leading to the blockage of major roads and attacks on traders. The palace of Zaiki …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria may head into the 2027 general election under a climate of repression, insisting that continued crackdowns on dissent pose a serious threat to the conduct of free and fair polls. Atiku raised the alarm while reacting to the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa, a young Nigerian, …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed calls for him to withdraw from the race for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket and accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly interfering in the internal affairs of opposition parties. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku urged Nigerians to resist …
Leading opposition figures have raised the alarm over what they describe as a creeping slide toward a one-party state in Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using state institutions to intimidate political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement, former Senate President David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Labour …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party adopted by a broad opposition coalition in July 2025 to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Atiku confirmed his new political base on Monday via his X handle, posting a photograph of himself holding …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the appointment of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited as a new Treasury Single Account (TSA) collecting agent. He raised the concern in a statement on Sunday, November 23, urging the federal government to come clean with Nigerians. He likened the appointment to a dangerous resurrection of the …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy, saying the mass clemency has weakened public confidence in the criminal-justice system and “emboldens criminality.” In a statement posted on his X handle, Atiku said the presidential power to grant mercy is intended to temper justice with compassion, not …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a full-scale investigation into the academic and professional certificates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all members of his cabinet. Atiku made the demand on Wednesday through a statement posted on his official X handle, following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is prepared to drop his presidential ambition in 2027 if a younger, vibrant and widely accepted candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku, a key figure in the opposition coalition, disclosed this in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday. He stressed that …
