2027 Elections: Atiku Vows to Resist Rigging, Promises Credible Leadership Amid ADC Alliance Talks
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he will firmly resist any form of electoral manipulation in the run-up to the 2027 general elections, pledging to champion credible leadership and transformative governance.
Atiku made the vow on Saturday in a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account following a meeting with Gombe State stakeholders led by former Minister and Senator, Idris Abdullahi.
“Enough is enough,” Atiku stated. “Nigerians cannot continue to suffer in the midst of abundant resources. The time has come to stand against the stealing of elections and reject the cycle of poor leadership.”
He attributed the ongoing hardship experienced by Nigerians to years of systemic corruption and bad governance. He emphasized that it was time for a new political direction guided by integrity, vision, and accountability.
While affirming the opposition’s readiness to provide a credible alternative, Atiku appeared to indicate an alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), praising its interim leadership.
“The quality of the interim leadership of the ADC is a clear indication that we are prepared to offer Nigerians a credible alternative,” he said. “We will restore confidence in governance and deliver the kind of leadership that truly serves the people.”
However, in a swift reaction, a coalition spokesperson clarified that no formal adoption of the ADC had taken place, and no appointment had been made installing former APC National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, as the head of any secretariat under the coalition, countering media speculations.
During the meeting, Atiku thanked the Gombe delegation for their show of loyalty and pledged support for the broader coalition movement.
“The stakeholders reminded me of the foundation we laid in Gombe when I supported the emergence of Danjuma Goje as governor in 2003,” he said. “That gesture continues to resonate today, and I am proud of the progress we can achieve together once again.”
The 2027 elections are expected to be one of the most contested in Nigeria’s democratic history, with opposition forces seeking to unify ahead of what they describe as a critical turning point for the nation.
