The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed concerns about his age ahead of the 2027 presidential election, asking critics whether he looks like someone who is approaching 80.
Atiku stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa published on Friday, while responding to concerns that his age could affect his ability to provide effective leadership if elected.
The former vice president was responding to a question on whether his age could affect his ability to provide effective and healthy leadership for four years if elected.
The interviewer noted that Atiku would be “almost or nearly 80 years old” by the time Nigerians vote in 2027 and asked what he would say to those who considered his age too advanced for the presidency.
Responding, Atiku referenced President Bola Tinubu’s age before challenging the premise of the question.
