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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared his readiness to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer in the 2027 presidential election.

Atiku also dismissed claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could undermine the ADC, noting that the party has continued to attract members nationwide.

The INEC had, on Wednesday, said it would cease further communication with all the leadership of the ADC and would not monitor the national convention of party slated for April 14.

The electoral body based its action on a court ruling, but the ADC, however, rejected the move, accusing INEC of wrongly interpreting the ruling.

Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku alleged that vested interests were behind the party’s current situation, noting that its growing popularity had made it a target.

On the party’s presidential ticket, Atiku said he would stand firmly behind whoever emerges through the process.

“We will support and endorse whoever emerges as the flag bearer. How many are we (presidential aspirants), three or four? In the PDP, more than ten of us contested,” he said.

The former Vice President stressed the ADC is youth-friendly, noting that the party remains committed to youth and women inclusion.

“The youths have taken over the party. Most of those seeking elective positions, from councillor to state assembly, national assembly and House of Representatives, are young people. We have always said our party belongs to youths and women. Our role is to create the opportunity and hand it over to them,” he said.

Asked if he could support a youth a presidential candidate should the party field one, Atiku said, “Yes, why not,”

“Allah has done everything for me. I have brought my sons and grandchildren home. What will be their future and that of their children?” he said.

He expressed confidence that Nigerians were ready for change, citing worsening economic and security conditions.

“We are confident that Nigerians are yearning for change. They are ready for it. They are being pushed to the wall and are prepared to do even more than they did in the previous elections,” he said.

The former Vice President linked rising insecurity, particularly in the North, to youth unemployment and poor access to education.

“Insecurity is more severe in the northern states, largely due to youth unemployment and lack of access to education. When you go round the region, you see that education is not receiving the attention it deserves. It has been relegated.

“Governments have not ensured that children enrol in school, and even when they graduate, there are no jobs or business opportunities. I have never witnessed a period like this in Nigeria,” he said.

Atiku further accused the government of tolerating corruption.

“There is also embezzlement on the part of government and corruption is rampant. The government has turned a blind eye because it is involved,” he said.

Felabrity:
We know you own the party

Na only you go emerge

aswani:
Simple, he has invested in the party, Obidients bikonu, allow him to reap his rewards at the Primaries.

Exousiang01:
You people spread this fake news every week and Atiku debunks it every week.
Just a few days ago he debunked a similar news.
You lots think spreading fake news every day will make the news real?

treesun:
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared his readiness to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer in the 2027 presidential election.

Atiku also dismissed claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could undermine the ADC, noting that the party has continued to attract members nationwide.


The INEC had, on Wednesday, said it would cease further communication with all the leadership of the ADC and would not monitor the national convention of party slated for April 14.

The electoral body based its action on a court ruling, but the ADC, however, rejected the move, accusing INEC of wrongly interpreting the ruling.


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It also vowed to go ahead with its planned convention and other party activities.

Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku alleged that vested interests were behind the party’s current situation, noting that its growing popularity had made it a target.

On the party’s presidential ticket, Atiku said he would stand firmly behind whoever emerges through the process.

“We will support and endorse whoever emerges as the flag bearer. How many are we (presidential aspirants), three or four? In the PDP, more than ten of us contested,” he said.

The former Vice President stressed the ADC is youth-friendly, noting that the party remains committed to youth and women inclusion.

“The youths have taken over the party. Most of those seeking elective positions, from councillor to state assembly, national assembly and House of Representatives, are young people. We have always said our party belongs to youths and women. Our role is to create the opportunity and hand it over to them,” he said.

Asked if he could support a youth a presidential candidate should the party field one, Atiku said, “Yes, why not,”

“Allah has done everything for me. I have brought my sons and grandchildren home. What will be their future and that of their children?” he said.

He expressed confidence that Nigerians were ready for change, citing worsening economic and security conditions.

“We are confident that Nigerians are yearning for change. They are ready for it. They are being pushed to the wall and are prepared to do even more than they did in the previous elections,” he said.

The former Vice President linked rising insecurity, particularly in the North, to youth unemployment and poor access to education.

“Insecurity is more severe in the northern states, largely due to youth unemployment and lack of access to education. When you go round the region, you see that education is not receiving the attention it deserves. It has been relegated.

“Governments have not ensured that children enrol in school, and even when they graduate, there are no jobs or business opportunities. I have never witnessed a period like this in Nigeria,” he said.

Atiku further accused the government of tolerating corruption.

“There is also embezzlement on the part of government and corruption is rampant. The government has turned a blind eye because it is involved,” he said.


https://dailytrust.com/breaking-ill-back-whoever-emerges-adc-presidential-candidate-atiku/

Justnation:
You don't need to wait till after the emergence of a candidate simply withdraw from the race and support a younger and nationally accepted candidate now.

You will enhance our democracy and help remove the present evil government

Justnation:
You don't need to wait till after the emergence of a candidate simply withdraw from the race and support a younger and nationally accepted candidate now.

You will enhance our democracy and help remove the present evil government

OnionBandit:
More like saying he will back himself., because I don't see any of the other contesting clowns coming close to Atiku in the primaries. Now that long belly like Lagos blue line train from rivers state, not even that stingy cricket voice from Agulu

MrMcJay:
Cunning fox.

They sha don't want Obi to break free. They want to tie him down until the last minute.