Atiku

Mr. Bwari disputed former President Obasanjo's claim that Atiku offered Mr. Na’Abba N5 million to initiate impeachment proceedings against Obasanjo. The dispute centers on allegations of leadership manipulation during the impeachment crisis.

The Presidency responded to Atiku's economic claims, stating they are based on outdated data. It emphasized the need for factual, context-driven discussions in political disagreements.

INEC has published certificates and supporting documents for presidential candidates including Tinubu, Atiku, and Peter Obi at its offices nationwide under the Electoral Act 2026. The documents have not yet been uploaded to INEC's website as of the report's filing.

Atiku responded to Obasanjo by stating his commitment to Nigeria and democracy over personal loyalty. He emphasized the supremacy of the Constitution and his choice to prioritize the nation's interests.

Obasanjo admitted that choosing Atiku as his running mate was his biggest political mistake and expressed gratitude that negative consequences were avoided. He stated that God prevented Atiku's actions from harming Nigeria.

Atiku challenges Obasanjo to be transparent and declare support for Tinubu, amid political developments for the 2027 election. Atiku accuses efforts to undermine his reputation and confer political advantage on Obasanjo's relative, asserting Nigerians are discerning.

Atiku denies allegations of bribing ex-Speaker Na'Abba to impeach former President Obasanjo. The accusation is questioned for being made posthumously, denying Nigerians the chance to hear Na'Abba's side.

The APC criticized Atiku for not understanding the Service-Wide Vote, citing his role as a former vice president and presidential aspirant. The article highlights APC's disapproval of Atiku's stance on the voting process.

Amaechi withdrew his lawsuit challenging Atiku's emergence as ADC's presidential candidate after the parties settled their differences in the primary election dispute.

Atiku calls for an investigation into the Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi scandal and criticizes NASS for failing to address the issue, stating there is a problem with the administration's machinery. He emphasizes that Nigerians deserve the full truth rather than scripted statements.

Atiku appointed Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson amid a legal battle with Peter Obi. Okonkwo's appointment followed his criticism of Atiku and the ADC for selecting Rotimi Amaechi as the party's vice-presidential candidate.

Yusuf Gagdi dismissed Atiku and Peter Obi as lacking structures to challenge President Tinubu in 2027 and defended the proposed state police framework as necessary to address worsening insecurity.

The All Data Congress (ADC) has uploaded the nomination details of Atiku and Amaechi to the INEC portal for the 2027 election, as reported by Premium Times Nigeria.

Atiku expressed support for an Appeal Court order that stayed a party deregistration judgment, stating the judiciary still has a chance to uphold constitutional principles and the rule of law. He emphasized alignment with the Constitution and the Nigerian people's interests.

INEC has requested the appellate court to suspend the court's deregistration order against five parties, including those led by Atiku and Adeleke, pending legal challenges. This move has raised hopes for the affected parties as the implementation of the order is temporarily halted.

Kenneth Okonkwo opposes the selection of Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate, arguing that choosing a vice-presidential candidate from the South-south may deepen marginalization in the South-east and weaken support for the ADC ticket in the region.

Atiku has selected Amaechi as his running mate for the 2027 election. The ADC announced the choice followed by consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives from all geopolitical zones.

The ADC has rejected a court-ordered deregistration that also affects four other opposition political parties, just months before the 2027 general elections. This decision threatens Atiku’s potential 2027 presidential bid.

ADC has named Amaechi as Atiku's running mate for the 2027 election, following media reports of the selection.

ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, declined to confirm reports about Atiku's running mate selection when contacted by PREMIUM TIMES. The article states that ADC has not officially verified the claims.

Babachir Lawal claims the 2017 grass-cutting scandal that led to his removal as SGF was a political setup. He has renewed his criticism of Atiku.