Atiku Abubakar Vows to Continue 2027 Presidential Race

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), announced that he will not withdraw from the 2027 race, despite a Federal High Court ruling that invalidated the leadership of the ADC led by David Mark. In a statement from Sokoto, Atiku criticized President Bola Tinubu for allegedly using the judiciary to eliminate opposition candidates.

He emphasized his determination to remain on the ballot in January, asserting, “I am in this race. I am not going anywhere.” Atiku accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of employing intimidation and manipulation tactics to undermine opposition, including the use of AI-generated photographs and fictitious names on the voters' register.

He attributed the country's economic challenges to the Tinubu administration's policies, such as the removal of the fuel subsidy and rising prices. Atiku urged Nigerians to defend their voting rights and maintain a multiparty democracy, challenging the APC to compete fairly in the elections.