"Presidency Is Not Personal Thing": Atiku Speaks on 2027

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasized that the presidency is not a personal ambition but a means to improve Nigeria. At a recent event organized by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where members of the PDP and Labour Party defected, Atiku expressed his desire for a better, prosperous, and secure Nigeria.

He highlighted the importance of a united opposition to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku's stance was supported by Alhaji Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa and PDP chieftain, who warned that the opposition coalition must present the right candidate in the 2027 election to challenge Tinubu effectively.

Lamido compared this coalition to the successful one that brought the APC to power in 2015, emphasizing the need for a strong and organized political institution. Additionally, Abdullahi,.