Atiku Abubakar

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has replied to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his comment on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2027 presidential ticket. Wike had earlier said…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, responded to a statement by the presidency that he was envious of President Bola Tinubu, wondering how he could possibly envy a man inflicting pain on the people. Describing wickedness…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday hailed the just concluded local government election in the state, saying the electorate is resolute in rejecting oppression. After a tense election, the Action Peoples Party (APP) swept…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of covertly continuing the fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit despite previous claims to the contrary. In a statement on Monday…

The Presidency has told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the rights of assembly and freedom of expression guaranteed to citizens in the constitution are not absolute. It said the rights can be abridged in the interest of…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denounced the recent #IgboMustGo hashtag campaign on X (formerly Twitter), which advocates for the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states. In a…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has weighed in on the ongoing conflict between business magnate Aliko Dangote and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), describing the situation as…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming fiscal autonomy for local government councils across Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday via X, Atiku described the ruling as “a win…

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, said on Wednesday that he is not interested in being a running mate to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election. A statement by Diri’s Chief Press Secretary,…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu for slipping while boarding the presidential parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day. On Wednesday, Tinubu missed his steps and fell while…

In a scathing statement issued on Tuesday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar lamented the state of Nigeria's affairs, blaming the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the country's "dawn of gloom". He criticized the party for…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, said that contrary to circulating claims, President Bola Tinubu immensely benefited from his goodwill. On Thursday, Vice President Kashim Shettima…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the National Assembly to investigate the alleged secret petrol subsidy payment. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, Atiku urged President Bola Tinubu’s…

The Presidency has debunked claims by Atiku Abubakar that it is making provisions to pay the sum of N5.4trn for fuel subsidy in 2024. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, had on Wednesday…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has tackled the Federal Government over the payment of the fuel subsidy. In a statement issued via X on Wednesday, the former vice president expressed…