Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has called for Nigerians to unite and vote out Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 elections, citing worsening economic hardship and insecurity. Speaking in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, Atiku emphasized the need for a “democratic exit” of Tinubu’s government, which he accused of exacerbating national challenges. The ADC, he argued, would restore petrol subsidies and ensure national security, promising to “eliminate insecurity in every part of the country.”
The former vice president, who served under President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, contrasted Nigeria’s economic trajectory during his tenure with the current decline. “Between 1999 and 2007, Nigeria was Africa’s largest economy. Today, we are fifth,” Atiku stated, attributing the downturn to successive administrations, including the APC. He reiterated the slogan “Tinubu must go,” framing the 2027 elections as a pivotal moment for political change.
Atiku highlighted the August 2026 Osun State governorship election as a model for voter mobilization, urging ADC supporters to replicate its high turnout and ballot protection efforts. He welcomed the defection of former PDP governorship candidate Eyitayo Jegede and his supporters to the ADC, calling it a strategic move to strengthen the party in Ondo State. “We warmly receive Jegede and his team… and I want to see that support reflected in the next election,” Atiku said.
Jegede, who left the PDP to join the ADC, cited unemployment, economic hardship, and rising living costs as drivers of his decision. “The suffering is too much. The journey has begun. We want a democratic government,” he declared. The former PDP candidate expressed confidence in the ADC’s 2027 prospects, vowing to mobilize supporters for presidential, senatorial, and House of Representatives contests.
Rauf Aregbesola, ADC national secretary and former Osun State governor, urged party members to intensify grassroots campaigns. Representing ADC national chairman David Mark, Aregbesola pledged to address the cost of living if elected, stating, “You can see things are costly; we are going to bring it down.” He emphasized that voter participation would determine the party’s strength, urging supporters to “vote ADC massively.”
The ADC’s platform centers on economic revival, security, and anti-corruption measures. Atiku’s remarks come amid growing public discontent with Tinubu’s administration, which faces criticism over inflation, energy shortages, and security lapses. The party’s strategy hinges on grassroots mobilization, leveraging defections like Jegede’s to build momentum ahead of the 2027 polls.
The ADC’s 2027 campaign council, unveiled by Atiku, includes key figures such as former governor Ahmed El-Rufai, signaling a focus on regional and national coordination. Meanwhile, the party faces challenges in competing with established parties, though its emphasis on accountability and economic reform resonates with voters disillusioned by current governance. The outcome of the 2027 election, analysts say, will depend on voter turnout and the ability of opposition groups to present a unified alternative to the APC.
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Atiku Calls for Tinubakur's Exit in 2027, Promises Economic Revival
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has called for Nigerians to unite and vote out Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 elections, citing worsening economic hardship and insecurity. Speaking in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, Atiku emphasized the need for a “democratic exit” of Tinubu’s government, which he accused of exacerbating national challenges. The ADC, he argued, would restore petrol subsidies and ensure national security, promising to “eliminate insecurity in every part of the country.”
The former vice president, who served under President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, contrasted Nigeria’s economic trajectory during his tenure with the current decline. “Between 1999 and 2007, Nigeria was Africa’s largest economy. Today, we are fifth,” Atiku stated, attributing the downturn to successive administrations, including the APC. He reiterated the slogan “Tinubu must go,” framing the 2027 elections as a pivotal moment for political change.
Atiku highlighted the August 2026 Osun State governorship election as a model for voter mobilization, urging ADC supporters to replicate its high turnout and ballot protection efforts. He welcomed the defection of former PDP governorship candidate Eyitayo Jegede and his supporters to the ADC, calling it a strategic move to strengthen the party in Ondo State. “We warmly receive Jegede and his team… and I want to see that support reflected in the next election,” Atiku said.
Jegede, who left the PDP to join the ADC, cited unemployment, economic hardship, and rising living costs as drivers of his decision. “The suffering is too much. The journey has begun. We want a democratic government,” he declared. The former PDP candidate expressed confidence in the ADC’s 2027 prospects, vowing to mobilize supporters for presidential, senatorial, and House of Representatives contests.
Rauf Aregbesola, ADC national secretary and former Osun State governor, urged party members to intensify grassroots campaigns. Representing ADC national chairman David Mark, Aregbesola pledged to address the cost of living if elected, stating, “You can see things are costly; we are going to bring it down.” He emphasized that voter participation would determine the party’s strength, urging supporters to “vote ADC massively.”
The ADC’s platform centers on economic revival, security, and anti-corruption measures. Atiku’s remarks come amid growing public discontent with Tinubu’s administration, which faces criticism over inflation, energy shortages, and security lapses. The party’s strategy hinges on grassroots mobilization, leveraging defections like Jegede’s to build momentum ahead of the 2027 polls.
The ADC’s 2027 campaign council, unveiled by Atiku, includes key figures such as former governor Ahmed El-Rufai, signaling a focus on regional and national coordination. Meanwhile, the party faces challenges in competing with established parties, though its emphasis on accountability and economic reform resonates with voters disillusioned by current governance. The outcome of the 2027 election, analysts say, will depend on voter turnout and the ability of opposition groups to present a unified alternative to the APC.
Source Credit: BusinessDay Nigeria
Atiku Calls for Tinubu's Exit in 2027, Promises Economic Revival
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has called for Nigerians to unite and vote out Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 elections, citing worsening economic hardship and insecurity. Speaking in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, Atiku emphasized the need for a “democratic exit” of Tinubu’s government, which he accused of exacerbating national challenges. The ADC, he argued, would restore petrol subsidies and ensure national security, promising to “eliminate insecurity in every part of the country.”
The former vice president, who served under President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, contrasted Nigeria’s economic trajectory during his tenure with the current decline. “Between 1999 and 2007, Nigeria was Africa’s largest economy. Today, we are fifth,” Atiku stated, attributing the downturn to successive administrations, including the APC. He reiterated the slogan “Tinubu must go,” framing the 2027 elections as a pivotal moment for political change.
Atiku highlighted the August 2026 Osun State governorship election as a model for voter mobilization, urging ADC supporters to replicate its high turnout and ballot protection efforts. He welcomed the defection of former PDP governorship candidate Eyitayo Jegede and his supporters to the ADC, calling it a strategic move to strengthen the party in Ondo State. “We warmly receive Jegede and his team… and I want to see that support reflected in the next election,” Atiku said.