Atiku Calls for Unity Against 2027 Election Rigging Plans

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has called for a united front among opposition parties to thwart what he describes as a plan to rig the 2027 elections. His remarks were made during a joint press conference in Abuja on Thursday.

Atiku criticized recent amendments to the Electoral Act, asserting that they represent an offensive against democracy and are deliberate attempts by the ruling Progress Congress to undermine the transparency and sanctity of elections in Nigeria. He emphasized the urgency of stopping these alleged plans to protect Nigeria's democratic integrity.

His statements reflect a broader concern among opposition leaders regarding the electoral process and the need for collective action to ensure fair elections in the country.