Atiku Abubakar
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19465.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, is a key leader in the PDP whose choice of running mate in the 2023 elections sparked significant dissent within the party, leading to increased factionalism.
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Atiku Abubakar is a political opponent of Peter Obi who finished second in the February 2023 presidential election.
Presidency Blasts Peter Obi Over Call for Tinubu’s ResignatiNigeria· 2026-06-23
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has held a strategic meeting with leaders of the African Democratic Congress.
Atiku Meets ADC Leaders Ahead of 2027 PrimariesNigeria· 2026-03-04
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar urged INEC to reconsider the election dates due to their coincidence with Ramadan.
New date proposed for Nigeria's 2027 presidential pollNigeria· 2026-02-17
Atiku Abubakar is a former presidential candidate who called for reconsideration of the election date.
N'Assembly May Shift 2027 Presidential Poll Date to Feb 13Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Atiku Abubakar held a private meeting with the ADP leaders to explore collaboration for the 2027 elections.
Atiku's meeting with ADP centres on 2027 election plansNigeria· 2026-02-08
Leading opposition politician Atiku Abubakar called the incident an 'unfortunate incident'.
Nigeria president 'in great shape' after falling over at Turkey reception
United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Atiku Abubakar is a former Vice President who cautioned his followers and those of Obi against verbal attacks that undermine opposition unity.
ADC cracks over Peter Obi's 2027 presidential ticketNigeria· 2026-01-25
Atiku Abubakar is described as a formidable opponent but not a match for the ruling party in 2027.
Atiku can't beat Tinubu in 2027, even with Obi: MinisterNigeria· 2026-01-25
Makinde, despite being a PDP governor, was part of the G5 group that opposed the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Makinde rules out defection plans after meeting with TinubuNigeria· 2026-01-23
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned the arrests, describing them as an attempt to suppress democratic expression.
52 Arrested Were Not Protesters, Says IGNigeria· 2026-01-18
The former president has not hidden his disapproval of the presidential ambition of his former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.
Obasanjo Backs Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket for 2027 ElectionNigeria· 2026-01-18
Atiku Abubakar's recent political overtures have been rejected by Olusegun Obasanjo, highlighting their fraught relationship.
Morning Recap: Obasanjo shuns Atiku, S'Eagles win bronze, Matawalle’s nine-way wedding, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-01-18
Atiku Abubakar is presumed to be the winner of the African Democratic Congress primaries.
APC Chieftain Backs Tinubu Second Term for National UnityNigeria· 2026-01-17
Atiku Abubakar is the former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, whose son has now joined the APC.
Atiku’s Son Dumps PDP for APC, Backs Tinubu for 2027Nigeria· 2026-01-15
Atiku Abubakar is a former Vice President and political ally of Dele Momodu.
Dele Momodu to join ADC ThursdayNigeria· 2026-01-14
Atiku Abubakar is a former Vice President who joined the ADC in November.
ADC woos opposition bigwigs for 2027 coalitionNigeria· 2026-01-11
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar counselled Nigerians to use the Christmas season for healing and unity.
Nigerian Christmas Messages: Tinubu, Govs Preach UnityNigeria· 2025-12-24
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the suspension of the implementation of Nigeria’s recently approved tax reform laws.
NLC seeks tax justice, workers' inclusion in policy formulationNigeria· 2025-12-24Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement a Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments.
Atiku Urges Tinubu to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling on LG AutNigeria· 2025-12-24
Atiku Abubakar raised serious concerns over alleged post-legislative alterations to the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts.
NBA, Atiku demand new tax law suspension in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-24
Atiku Abubakar was the PDP's presidential candidate opposed by Makinde and Wike.
Makinde Exposes Wike's 2027 PDP Plan for TinubuNigeria· 2025-12-24
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, has called for an investigation into the allegation of alteration of the tax laws.
Presidency Fights Allegations on Nigeria Tax Laws AlterationNigeria· 2025-12-21
Atiku Abubakar is a prominent opposition figure and former Vice President of Nigeria.
Presidency, opposition clash over weaponising of EFCCNigeria· 2025-12-15
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said next weekend’s poll will be a defining test of the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission under its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan.
Soludo on Anambra reforms: Enterprise over 'magical money'Nigeria· 2025-11-02
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, dismissed the defections as acts of desperation by politicians seeking personal survival.
Political defections in Nigeria spark one-party state fearsNigeria· 2025-10-16
Atiku condemned the incident and warned against the growing wave of politically motivated violence targeting leaders of the African Democratic Congress.
Atiku Condemns Attack, Visits Malami Amid Rising Political VNigeria· 2025-09-09
Atiku is a strong political leader who commands millions of votes every election and has been in the presidential race since 1993.
Analyzing Opposition Contenders' Strengths &Nigeria· 2025-09-07
Atiku Abubakar is a former Vice President whose representative, Professor Ola Olateju, spoke at the event.
Rhodes-Vivour Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC in LagosNigeria· 2025-09-06
In the build-up to the 2023 general election, Atiku defeated Wike in the party’s primary.
Tambuwal Backs Atiku Over Wike for PresidentNigeria· 2025-09-06
Tambuwal stated that he would rather support Atiku than Nyesom Wike.
Tambuwal Backs Atiku Over Wike: Principles Over PoliticsNigeria· 2025-09-06