ADC: ‘Why Atiku Is Yet To Officially Unveil Amaechi As VP Candidate’
Media aide to the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, Abdulrasheed Shehu, has said his principal’s joint...
Atiku Abubakar
| Current Party | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) / ADC Coalition |
| Title | Former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) |
| Current Status | Declared 2027 Presidential Candidate |
Atiku Abubakar (GCON) is Nigeria’s former Vice President and a perennial heavyweight in the country’s political landscape. Known as the “Waziri of Adamawa,” Atiku has been a leading voice in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since its inception.
In early 2026, Atiku made headlines by officially declaring his intention to run for the presidency in 2027, dismissing calls to step aside for younger candidates. He is currently a key architect of the proposed “Mega Party” alliance involving the ADC and other opposition blocs. This tag provides the latest news on Atiku’s political travels, his stance on the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment, and his strategic maneuvers to reconcile factions within the opposition before the next general election.
‘This Is Good News Peter Obi, Atiku Don’t Want To Hear’ – Presidency Hails Nigeria’s Surging Foreign Reserves
The presidency has claimed that the 2027 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and other opposition parties, do not want to hear...
North Has Made Strategic Move – Momodu Reveals How Atiku Will Defeat Tinubu, Peter Obi
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has stated that the party’s presidential candidate can defeat President Bola Tinubu and the flag...
Work With Tinubu For Nigeria’s Interest – Odih Tells Atiku
The Director-General of THE BRIDGE for Renewed Hope, Hon. Rowland Odih, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to place national...
Atiku Yet To Confirm Amaechi As Running Mate — Amadi
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has said the presidential candidate of the African Democratic...
Atiku Welcomes Appeal Court Ruling Against ADC Deregistration
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed satisfaction with the decision of the Court of...
‘There Will Be Attempts That Peter Obi, Atiku Are Not On Ballot’ – Oseni
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has alleged that there may be attempts to stop key opposition figures, including Peter Obi and former...
Emerging Betrayer – Eze Blasts Kenneth Okonkwo Over Attack On Atiku, Amaechi
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has berated Kenneth Okonkwo for his reaction to the party’s choice...
Judicial Rascality – Atiku’s Aide Blasts Tinubu Over ADC Deregistration
The media adviser to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has condemned the Federal High Court judgement...
2027: Sowore Reacts As Atiku, Adeleke Suffer Major Setback
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has described the Federal High Court ruling that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission...
‘The Only Favour I Asked Atiku’ – Kenneth Okonkwo Rejects Amaechi As ADC’s Vice Presidential Candidate
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has rejected the party’s choice of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as its Vice-Presidential...
Atiku, Adeleke Affected As Court Orders INEC To Deregister ADC, Accord, Others
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and...
ADC Confirms Atiku’s Running Mate For 2027 Presidency
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has picked former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate...
Atiku Picks Amaechi As Campaign DG, VP Candidate
Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, is expected to head the presidential campaign organisation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku...
Atiku Weighs Amaechi, Ihedioha, Others For Running Mate, To Decide After Foreign Trip
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) may pick a former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, as running mate to its presidential candidate...
Is Paying Condolence Visits All We Need To Change Insecurity Issues? – Oshiomhole Blasts Atiku
Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has slammed the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over his proposed condolence visit to states...
Reason Atiku Picked Amaechi As Running Mate Emerges
A report has disclosed the reason the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, chose former Minister of Transportation,...
ADC Declines To Confirm Report Of Amaechi As Atiku’s Running Mate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declined to confirm reports that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has chosen former Minister of Transportation,...
Amaechi Reportedly Agrees To Be Atiku’s Running Mate
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has reportedly agreed to be the running mate of the presidential candidate of the African Democratic...
I Offer A New Direction, To Heal Nigeria, Fight Insecurity – Atiku Declares Ahead Of 2027 Polls
Former Vice President and the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said he is determined to...
