May 20, 2026
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday declared that Nigeria could no longer afford ‘experiments’ in leadership as he appeared before the party’s Presidential Screening Panel in Abuja and unveiled his plans to tackle the country’s economic and security crises.
With economic hardship deepening and insecurity spreading across parts of the country, Atiku used the screening exercise to present himself as a tested alternative ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Nigeria needed experienced leadership to restore stability, rebuild investor confidence and confront violent crime.
His position was contained in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, and made available to journalists shortly after the former Vice President left the screening venue without speaking to reporters following his appearance as an ADC presidential aspirant.
