Atiku Abubakar Proposes Police Welfare Plan for 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President, unveiled a proposed police welfare initiative named the "Police Dignity Guarantee Plan" ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He pledged to settle verified pension arrears, enhance salaries, and provide healthcare coverage for both serving and retired police officers if elected.

This announcement was made in a statement by Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council. Atiku also called for clarification on the status of the Police Exit Bill, which he claimed was transmitted to President Bola Tinubu in March but remained unresolved.

He expressed concern over retired police officers protesting outside the National Assembly for improved welfare and entitlements. Atiku urged the National Assembly to clarify the bill's status and ensure transparency in any legislative votes regarding it.

He outlined that an ADC-led administration would audit and pay verified pension arrears and introduce a minimum pension threshold.