Ex-Candidate Urges Atiku to Support Younger Leaders

Collin Osuagwu, a former local government chairman of the African Democrat Congress in Imo State, has written an open letter to Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, urging him to reconsider his plans to contest in the 2027 presidential elections. Osuagwu suggests that Atiku should instead support younger candidates for the sake of national stability.

He notes that despite Atiku's multiple attempts at the presidency since 1992, he has not succeeded, and continuing this pursuit may no longer align with the current political realities. Osuagwu describes the decision to step aside as an act of wisdom and strength, emphasizing the need for a shift in political dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections.

He highlights the growing grassroots support for Peter Obi, suggesting that a northern presidential candidate could recreate past political tensions. Osuagwu calls for Atiku to consider his legacy and position himself as a father figure of democracy in Nigeria.