Abba Atiku Abubakar, the son of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly declared his intentions to work against his father’s 2027 presidential ambitions .
Abba Atiku Abubakar made his declaration known on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, where he was formally received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s State Secretariat.
Observers believed that throwing his full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is aimed at frustrating his father’s presidential hope.
Speaking while receiving Abba Atiku, the Chairman of the State Chairman of the party, Barrister Shuaibu Idris, described the defection as a strong signal of President Tinubu’s growing national acceptance, even within the elite opposition circles.
According to Idris, the decision of the son of a leading opposition figure publicly commit to Tinubu’s re-election underscores the widening appeal and political capital of the President across party and family lines.
He noted that the son of Atiku has made a clear and unambiguous statement with his latest decision noting that the decision of the son of one of the most dominant opposition figure to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and commits himself to his victory, speaks volumes about the direction of the country and the confidence Nigerians have in his administration.
He praised Abba Atiku for what he called an independent, bold, and patriotic choice, noting that the move showed a willingness to rise above personal, family, and emotional considerations in favour of what he believes is in the national interest.
Idris assured the new entrant of equal rights and opportunities within the party, stressing that the APC would provide a level playing field guided by justice, equity, and fairness.
The Chairman further explained that the “leader of our party in Adamawa State, the National Security Adviser receives you warmly and assured you of full inclusion as the APC family is delighted to have you”.
The Organising Secretary of the APC in Adamawa State, Mustapha Atiku Ribadu, also described the development as historic, noting that it coincided with the alignment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State with the APC on the same day in another state.
“We are grateful to receive two Abbas today, one in Kano and one in Adamawa. Abba Atiku Abubakar has shown clarity of judgment, wisdom, and political foresight. He has proven that he can take decisions independently, without being driven by sentiments,” he said.
Speaking after his formal registration, Abba Atiku Abubakar expressed deep appreciation for the warm reception he received from the APC, from the national leadership down to his ward.
