Keyamo Critiques Atiku's 2027 Election Promises

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, publicly dismissed the 2027 campaign promises made by Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Keyamo characterized Atiku's policy proposals, which included reopening Nigeria's land borders and developing southern ports, as a last-ditch gamble that would not resonate with Nigerian voters.

He made these remarks in a post shared on his X account on Friday, August 28, 2026. Keyamo's comments sparked significant backlash from Nigerians, who criticized both his tone and the performance of the current administration.

Various users on social media challenged Keyamo's framing of Atiku's proposals, with some questioning his confidence and others highlighting the ongoing subsidy issue as a central concern for ordinary Nigerians.