2027: Atiku Hints At Stepping Aside For Younger Candidate
In Nigerian politics, where ambition often overshadows succession, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signalled a rare shift: a willingness to step aside if the right candidate emerges.
Speaking on his 2027 presidential ambition, Atiku declared that he is ready to drop his bid if a younger, vibrant and widely accepted contender rises under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The statement adds fresh intrigue to Nigeria’s political landscape, where debates over generational change and leadership renewal are intensifying ahead of the next general elections.
Atiku, who has contested for president multiple times, said his priority remains the survival of democracy and the emergence of capable leadership—not his personal ambition.
