Atiku Abubakar Announces Final Presidential Bid for 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, declared during an interview on Prime Time Special that his presidential bid in 2027 will be his final attempt to secure Nigeria's highest office. This announcement marks his eighth bid for the presidency.

Abubakar reflected on his long political career and reiterated his belief that the 2027 election would be his last. He emphasized the necessity of balancing youth and experience in leadership, advocating for mentorship to improve governance outcomes.

Abubakar served as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a period he described as providing valuable experience that continues to shape his political views. He responded to criticisms regarding the representation of the political establishment by arguing that governance challenges in Nigeria require experienced leadership, citing the poor performance of some younger governors as a case in point.