File: Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar.

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will not contest another presidential election if he loses the 2027 poll.

Atiku stated this during an interview conducted in Hausa and translated by our correspondent on Wednesday, while responding to a question on whether he would seek another presidential bid if he lost the 2027 election.

“No, I have said it before, right from this election, I will not contest again,” the former Vice President said.

Atiku, who has contested the presidency several times, also urged Nigerians with Permanent Voter Cards to participate in the 2027 election, stressing the need for voters to remain at polling units to ensure their votes are counted.