Abubakar Atiku

Abubakar Atiku is a prominent Nigerian politician and businessman, who has served as the Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. A member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), he has been a significant figure in Nigerian politics, running for the presidency multiple times, including in the 2019 election. Known for his advocacy of economic reforms and a more decentralized governance structure, Atiku has often called for political and economic restructuring in Nigeria to address issues of corruption and inefficiency. Recently, he was mentioned in discussions about the challenges facing democracy in Nigeria during the 60th birthday celebration of Emeka Ihedioha, where he expressed concerns about the current state of governance in the country.