"2027: 'Atiku Won't Be Intimidated by Goodluck Jonathan or Any Other Individual' - According to Paul Ibe"
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Plans for 2027 Elections: A Democratic Approach
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, is gearing up for the 2027 elections, setting his sights on challenging the incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Abubakar has recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioning himself within a new opposition coalition aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a recent statement, Abubakar's media aide, Paul Ibe, confirmed that the former Vice President's priority is to work with other Nigerians of goodwill to provide a credible alternative to the APC. Ibe emphasised that Atiku views democracy as a process where the minority has a say, and then the majority has its way. This democratic approach is central to Atiku's political philosophy, and he is committed to offering Nigerians an alternative to the current administration.
Rumours have circulated about talks between the ADC and former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding the 2027 elections, but Ibe dismissed these rumours, stating that nothing has changed in Atiku’s plans to pick up his ADC membership card. Ibe also encouraged the entry of more candidates into the political race, allowing Nigerians to make informed decisions.
Abubakar has registered as a member of the ADC, and if nominated by the party, the 2027 election would mark his seventh presidential run, highlighting his long-standing pursuit of the presidency since 1992. However, some sources note skepticism about his chances to defeat Tinubu, given the split in opposition votes.
Meanwhile, Goodluck Jonathan has not made any confirmed moves toward contesting in the 2025 or 2027 elections. There are only unconfirmed reports and rumours suggesting he might join the 2027 presidential race to possibly challenge Tinubu, but these reports remain speculative and not officially confirmed.
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party candidate who placed third in the 2023 presidential election, is part of the opposition coalition under the ADC for the 2027 election. The coalition, which includes Atiku and other opposition leaders, has not yet announced its official presidential candidate. There is internal division within the coalition regarding who should be the flagbearer. Obi remains a significant figure within this opposition alliance aiming to unseat the incumbent.
Atiku Abubakar has not been intimidated by the political ambitions of Goodluck Jonathan, former President, or Peter Obi, ex-Labour Party candidate. In fact, he has accused President Tinubu of using the instruments of state to lead towards a one-party dictatorship, a claim he vehemently opposes. Abubakar is a democrat who believes in the principle that the minority will have its say, and then the majority will have its way.
In summary, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are active within the ADC coalition seeking to oppose President Tinubu in 2027, with Atiku potentially contesting again. Goodluck Jonathan’s involvement is currently unconfirmed and speculative. The candidacy decisions for 2027 by these figures have not been finalized or officially announced as of now.
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in preparation for the 2027 elections, aligning with an opposition coalition seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Peter Obi, the former Labour Party candidate, is also part of this coalition. Goodluck Jonathan's involvement remains unconfirmed and speculative at this time. The coalition has not yet announced its official presidential candidate, but internal division exists within the coalition regarding who should be the flagbearer. Atiku Abubakar, despite the political ambitions of Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi, remains committed to his democratic approach; believing in a democratic process where the minority has a say, and then the majority has its way.
