2027 Election: Atiku Speaks on Rumoured Withdrawal From Presidential Race for Peter Obi

• Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied reports suggesting he was asked to step down for another presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections
• Atiku described the claim as ‘a malicious fabrication’ and ‘propaganda’ allegedly orchestrated by certain desperate politicians
• Atiku’s camp reaffirmed its readiness to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in the next election cycle

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering elections, politics, public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa.

FCT, Abuja – The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed reports that he has abandoned any ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election, describing such claims as false and misleading.

The denial came as some reports claim the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain has stepped down for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election.

The report had stated that Atiku backed Obi for a single-term presidency, adding that the former vice president was aware of the need for a “regional balance”.

But reacting, Paul Ibe, media adviser to Atiku, branded it “fake news.”

Posting a screenshot of the report, Ibe wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page on Saturday evening, December 27:

“Fake news: Not on the menu!”

Atiku, others demand five reforms

Meanwhile, Atiku criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government over the tax reforms.

Speaking at a State of the Nation press conference at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, the presidential hopeful said Nigerians already ‘suffer from waste, corruption, mismanagement and policy arrogance,’ adding that the Tinubu administration should not ‘fix government failure by billing the victims.’

The ADC chieftain subsequently listed the opposition coalition’s five demands.

Cleric shares prophecy on Atiku’s ADC

For the ADC, Pastor Michael Mike dismissed the viability of the party as a serious platform to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections.

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Atiku takes swipe at Tinubu

Legit.ng earlier reported that Atiku took a swipe against President Tinubu, alleging that with over two years into his administration, there has been no sign that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) leader can rescue the country from widespread hunger and poverty.

The opposition leader lamented the state of hunger in the country, adding that such was unacceptable, most especially among the downtrodden and underprivileged.

Atiku, through a statement from Ibe, decried the claim of President Tinubu about his economic reforms, adding that food insecurity has remained a menace in the daily lives of common Nigerians across the country.

Source: Legit.ng