Atiku Abubakar: 2027 Election Will Be My Last Bid

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, declared during a prime-time interview on Arise Television that he will not contest for the presidency after the 2027 election, marking it as his last attempt. This statement was made in response to questions regarding the support he has received for his multiple attempts at the presidency since 1992.

Abubakar emphasized that Nigeria's main challenge remains in leadership and highlighted the importance of developing leadership among the youth in Nigeria. He noted that the country stands to benefit from structured training for emerging leaders, indicating a vision for the future of Nigeria that involves nurturing the next generation of leaders.