Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said there is nothing unusual in his son’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
One of the children of Atiku, today defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid.
Atiku was the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and a potential contender in the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement posted on his social media handles, Atiku said as a democrat, he does not force his children to make political decisions.
He said: “The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect.
“As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians.
“What truly concerns me is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and social hardships it has imposed on our people.
“I remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and offer Nigerians a credible alternative that brings relief, hope, and progress.”
