Nigeria: 2027 Presidency – Atiku Speaks On ‘Stepping Down for Southern Candidate’

Atiku recently participated in the unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political platform of a broad opposition coalition.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied reports suggesting he was asked to step down for a southern presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claim as “a malicious fabrication” and “propaganda” allegedly orchestrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement issued Tuesday by his media office…