APC's Hassan Urges Atiku Abubakar to Retire from Politics

At a press briefing in Kano, Hassan, a member of the APC campaign team, called for Atiku Abubakar to retire, stating that he has failed to address the North's development challenges during his lengthy public service and multiple presidential bids. Hassan accused Atiku of lacking commitment to the region, contrasting this with his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.

He highlighted the economic growth of Nigeria to 4.43 percent in the second quarter of 2026, an increase from 2.74 percent in 2023, and noted that gross external reserves rose to $55.1 billion as of October 9, 2026. While acknowledging the adjustment costs from the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reforms, Hassan defended these policies as necessary for addressing long-standing economic issues.

He also praised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for disbursing N372.6 billion in student loans and mentioned various infrastructure projects in Northern Nigeria, urging voters to evaluate leaders based on their contributions to national development.