Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the federal government and security agencies for attempting to thwart nationwide protests planned for August 1. The protests aim to address bad governance, economic hardship, and various other issues. On his verified Facebook page, Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), expressed concern that […]
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Atiku Condemns National Assembly for Enabling ‘Executive Recklessness
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has criticized the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, for enabling executive recklessness. His comments followed the removal of Borno State Senator Ali Ndume as the Senate Chief Whip due to his criticism of President Bola Tinubu. Ndume’s removal on Wednesday was prompted by a […]
Atiku: Efforts Against Boko Haram Are Being Thwarted, Gains Lost
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has raised concerns about the resurgence of terrorism in the North East. He condemned the recent bomb attacks in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, which resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people and injuries to many others on Saturday. […]
Atiku Criticizes Electricity Tariff Increase, Citing Potential Hardships for Nigerians
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, has spoken out against the recent electricity tariff hike, warning that it will bring additional challenges to Nigerians already grappling with the removal of petrol subsidies and the depreciation of the naira. He expressed concern that the government raised electricity tariffs without considering the impact on citizens, who are […]
Labour Party Welcomes Atiku’s Merger Proposal; NNPP Sets Conditions
The Labour Party has expressed support for the merger proposal put forth by Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), considering it a positive step. In contrast, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has attached a condition to its acceptance of the proposal. Atiku, during a meeting with the National […]
Atiku Abubakar: The Disjuncture In The Constant Conjuncture
By Bala Ibrahim I have nothing personal against Atiku Abubakar, the defeated presidential candidate of the PDP and the charismatic Waziri of Adamawa. In fact, to the contrary, I love him for his doggedness and deadly determination to do something, even where the issue at hand is very difficult. But my love for him is […]
June 12: Nigeria’s Democracy In Bondage – Atiku
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, said democracy in Nigeria remains in bondage and it will need the energy of all or everyone to rescue it. The former Vice President, who stated this in his Democracy Day message to Nigerians, said the desire to make […]
You’re Incompetent, Your Law Degree Is Useless – Atiku’s Aide Mocks Festus Keyamo
Frank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communications for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has urged Festus Keyamo, the former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, to throw away his law certificate in the wake of his defeat at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Shaibu stated that Keyamo’s law degree […]
Unlike Tinubu, I’m Drug Free, Without Identify Scandals — Atiku
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has told the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that unlike him, he has consistently contested presidential elections because of his “drug-free record and no any identity scandals” Also, Atiku said that he “has never had any controversy surrounding his […]
There’s Plot To Undermine Democracy, Provoke Violence In Adamawa – Atiku
The PDP presidential candidate here said Adamawa has witnessed a novel practice in election management where a REC announced the loser of an election as a winner. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has called the attention of Nigerians to what he terms the “game […]