APC's Alwan Hassan Urges Atiku Abubakar to Withdraw

Mallam Alwan Hassan, the spokesperson for the APC in Kano State, called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his presidential ambitions, asserting that Atiku lacks fresh ideas and a credible record to tackle Nigeria’s challenges. During a press briefing in Kano, Hassan criticized Atiku, who served as vice president from 1999 to 2007, for his repeated unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

He accused Atiku of failing to address issues during his time in office and questioned the source of his wealth, alleging that he was selling properties to fund his political campaigns. Hassan challenged Atiku to account for his contributions to Northern Nigeria during his public service.

He made a case for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing improvements in economic indicators, infrastructure, and education under Tinubu’s administration. Hassan referenced the Federal Government’s economic growth of 4.43 percent in the second quarter of 2026 and highlighted various federal projects and financial disbursements aimed at enhancing education and infrastructure in Northern Nigeria.