- Atiku Abubakar has called for unity within the ADC after emerging as the party’s presidential candidate, while also criticizing Tinubu’s administration over hardship and governance issues.
- His comments sparked mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians supporting the opposition movement while others argued that Atiku is not different from the current leadership.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after emerging as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking after the primary election, Atiku stated that no aspirant was defeated in the contest and urged party members to unite against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to him:
“No One Was Defeated in the ADC Presidential Primary, we are one party and have to unite. We pledge to work to pull our country and people out of the destructive grip of a c0rrupt, incompetent APC government. The cruelty of Tinubu’s government must stop.”
His statement quickly generated mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians debating whether Atiku represents a genuine alternative to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC administration.
Reacting to the statement, Kingkosec wrote:
“The worst mistake Nigerians will do is to vote this man in, Tinubu will be a saint.”
Holyman expressed frustration with the current government, saying:
“Nigerians are really tired of the hardship and poor governance under this APC administration. Time to come together and offer a real alternative in 2027”
Sporting Pro 🏆 questioned what an Atiku presidency would look like if Labour Party figure Peter Obi does not emerge, writing:
“But let’s be realistic, IF Obi don’t get that seat and Atiku does. How do you visualize the outcome?”
Serratusnoka suggested there may be political strategy behind the move:
“All this one na ploy to get them to deputize …make amaechi run comot”
6lackkhalid reacted:
“Securing the ADC ticket is a major milestone, but a lot of work remains to bridge the gaps and unite all factions of the party.”
Nzenwa argued that Atiku should have supported former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi instead, saying:
“I feel Atiku should have step down and supported Amaechi. Atleast support the country’s rotation method. Let the south completes it’s tenure.”
Barnabas criticized both APC and Atiku, writing:
“If Atiku will be the next president it will be a case of from corruption to corruption nothing change”
GOZIE also commented:
“He should go home this man is no different form tinubu if he win we go wish tinubu continue”
Idowu Raphäel wrote:
“If you become president I promise you would do worse than what Tinubu is doing right now”
Deoye reacted angrily to the political class, saying:
“You are worst nigga! All of you old punk ass men in the politics! Fuck politics!”
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