Keyamo Claims Atiku Fears APC's Northern Support Ahead of 2027

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of apprehension regarding the political support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in northern Nigeria as the 2027 presidential election approaches. In a statement titled “Why Atiku Abubakar Is Particularly Jittery About the Kaduna Flag-off,” Keyamo criticized Atiku for his online attacks against the ruling party ahead of its campaign rally in Kaduna State.

Keyamo argued that the APC's political structures in the North could complicate Atiku's electoral strategy, especially since he relies on votes from the region. Atiku, who ran for the presidency in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is now associated with the African Democratic Congress amid political realignments.

Keyamo also dismissed claims of staged videos showing the removal of President Bola Tinubu's campaign posters and a purported letter alleging N2.3 trillion earmarked for the Kaduna rally as attempts to undermine the APC's support in the region.