Atiku Abubakar Declares 2027 Election His Final Attempt

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, disclosed in an interview with Arise TV that he will run for president in the 2027 general election, marking it as his final attempt to secure the presidency. At 78 years old, Abubakar characterized this campaign as his last shot, indicating a belief that this is his final chance to achieve his long-standing political ambition.

He has previously contested for the presidency multiple times without success, including a recent defeat to Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections. Abubakar's announcement comes amidst a backdrop of political maneuvering, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) making noise as an opposition alternative.

He did not elaborate on the timing of his declaration but suggested that this final campaign would be crucial, potentially framing it as a last dance in his political career. His statement has sparked discussions about the future of Nigerian politics and the dynamics of the upcoming election.