Atiku Abubakar Intensifies Campaign Against Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, is gearing up for what may be his final bid for the presidency in the 2027 general election, targeting incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Atiku has taken aggressive steps, including hiring lawyers in the United States to investigate Tinubu and pursuing legal actions in Abuja aimed at his disqualification.

His most significant critique involves the administration's management of fuel subsidies, questioning why their removal and the unification of the naira exchange rate have worsened conditions for ordinary Nigerians while foreign borrowing continues to rise. Atiku's campaign also emphasizes the welfare of the poor, linking his positions on fuel subsidy, student loans, and border control to their needs.

He highlights Nigeria's demographic challenges, noting the country's population growth rate of 2.6 percent, which outpaces its resources and productive capacity. This demographic issue, alongside cultural values that encourage large families without adequate support, is presented as a critical concern during the election season.