Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said the 2027 general election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s president.
Atiku made the declaration on Thursday during a Facebook Live session, stating that he would not seek the presidency again after the 2027 election, regardless of whether he wins or loses.
The former Vice President acknowledged that he had contested the presidency on previous occasions but maintained that he had made up his mind to end his presidential ambitions after the next election.
“Whether I win or lose, 2027 will be my last time contesting for the presidency,” Atiku said.
He also revisited allegations concerning President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials, claiming that the certificates associated with the President were forged.
Atiku said he stood by his earlier position on the matter, arguing that it was inappropriate for questions about a Nigerian president’s academic qualifications to persist.
“I was the one who raised the issue surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic certificates, and I stand by my position that there was forgery,” he said.
“It is unacceptable for the President of Nigeria to have such questions surrounding his academic credentials.”
Meanwhile, Atiku has also pledged to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027.
The former Vice President said the removal of the subsidy under President Tinubu had placed significant economic pressure on Nigerians, particularly through higher transport costs and increased prices of food and other essential goods.
Tinubu announced the removal of the petrol subsidy shortly after assuming office in May 2023. The Federal Government has defended the policy, arguing that it freed up funds for infrastructure, social programmes and allocations to the three tiers of government.
However, Atiku questioned whether Nigerians had received sufficient benefits from the savings generated by the policy.
He said he had not initially opposed the removal of the subsidy but changed his position after observing its impact on the economy and the living conditions of Nigerians.
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