Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has said Germany’s decision to cut taxes on petrol and diesel has strengthened the argument by African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for government intervention to cushion citizens from rising energy costs. Melaye made the comparison in a statement titled, “Like Germany… Like Atiku,” arguing that Germany’s response…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for a comprehensive reconciliation of Nigeria’s public debt following the latest figures from the Debt Management Office, which put the country’s total public debt at N166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026. The latest debt stock comprises N91.59 trillion in domestic debt and N75.20 trillion in external debt. The…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to release, where legally permissible, records relating to President Bola Tinubu. Atiku said Nigerians have a democratic right to access information concerning the history and character of the individual…
The Presidency has defended the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, dismissing recent criticisms by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as outdated and lacking the current economic context. In a statement titled “Facts, Not Fear: A Point-by-Point Response to Atiku Abubakar on Nigeria’s Reform Journey,” the Presidency argued that Atiku’s assessment relied largely on developments…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed claims that the Court of Appeal judgment on the party’s leadership crisis invalidated the ADC’s primary elections for the 2027 general election. Reacting to the ruling on Monday, Atiku described reports suggesting that the party’s presidential ticket had collapsed as political propaganda…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised reports that the Federal Government has approved an increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to ₦50,000 per candidate from 2027. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on…
Prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, were present as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held its National Convention in Abuja. The convention, themed “So the Nation May Work,” brought together over 3,000 delegates and key stakeholders as the party intensifies preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Other notable attendees included Rotimi…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was entirely personal and should not be a source of controversy in a democratic society. Atiku stressed that in a democracy, individual political choices are normal, even when they occur within the same family….
