‘Have I Ever Lost the Ticket?’ – Atiku Suggests He Won’t Step Aside for Obi or Amaechi

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has sparked political discussions again after implying that he would run for president in 2027 and promising to make an official announcement “in due course.”
According to reports, Atiku made the remarks in a brief conversation with reporters, as documented in a widely shared viral post on his 𝕏 Twitter.
With a confident smile, the 77-year-old politician, who has been a presidential candidate since 1993, said, “We will let you know,” when asked about his plans for the 2027 election and when he would formally declare his candidacy. We will formally announce it to you.

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Atiku was asked further what would happen if he didn’t win the 2027 presidential election. He said, “Have I ever failed to get the ticket? I’m sure.

Atiku argued that democracy gives everyone an equal opportunity to run for office in response to requests for younger people to lead the nation.

“Now let the kids compete. “It is democracy,” he declared.

Atiku might run on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), according to Naija News. Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers State and a member of the ADC, has also stated interest in running for president in 2027.

Another coalition member who has insisted on running in the upcoming election is Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate.

It is clear from Atiku’s most recent bid to obtain the party’s ticket that the former vice president is not prepared to resign in favor of any coalition candidate.