Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has given the clearest signaled yet of his possible interest in contesting again in 2027.
Though still publicly associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku is now seen as a central figure in the growing coalition that recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its new political platform.
The coalition, aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration, unveiled its interim leadership a few days ago. Former Senate President David Mark was named interim national chairman, with former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola as interim national secretary.
Other key players in the movement include Peter Obi of the Labour Party and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai.
“We Will Declare War on Corruption” — Atiku
In a post on his verified X handle, Atiku addressed a gathering in Hausa and gave a stern warning to corrupt politicians.
“I swear to God, if elected, whoever steals or engages in any corruption-related activities, we will declare war against them and they must be punished,” he said.
This comment has stirred discussions online, with some viewing it as a bold promise and others questioning its practicality.
Although Atiku has yet to officially resign from the PDP, political observers say his recent alignment with the ADC signals a clear bye-bye to the party. Official resignation from the PDP may just be a mere formality in a matter of time.
Wike Dismisses Coalition as a Self-Serving Agenda
In a separate development, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed the coalition’s relevance.
Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Wike accused opposition politicians of pursuing “personal agendas.” He claimed their ambitions had little to do with national progress.
Wike defended the Tinubu administration’s current policies, insisting that genuine governance, not political coalitions, is what Nigerians need.
Despite Wike’s stance, many political analysts have described the new coalition as a “tsunami” with the potential to reshape the 2027 election landscape.
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