Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Abubakar

politician Nigeria

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.

Born on Nov 25, 1946 (78 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
17 wks
Reach
15,425,440
Power
34,362$
Sentiment
5.24
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 52 5.65 2.77% +170% 206,139,589 15,402,873 $448,000 33,475$
United Kingdom 1 4.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 22,221 $2,700,000 884$
Montenegro 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 628,066 345 $5,500 3$
Totals 54 274,653,666 15,425,439 $3,153,500 34,362$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Atiku Abubakar mourned the passing of Nigerian highlife icon, Mike Ejeagha, describing him as a storyteller, teacher, and guardian of Igbo oral tradition. 8

The Punch: Igbo Music Legend Passes Away

Nigeria Nigeria: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar reflected on the resurgence of Ejeagha’s music, thanks to Brain Jotter. 7

The Punch: Highlife Legend Passes Away at 95

Nigeria Nigeria: The coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is currently grappling with internal ideological differences. 4

The Punch: How opposition can win — Ex-Adamawa candidate

Nigeria Nigeria: Olatunbosun Oyintiloye urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar not to waste time on the coalition against President Tinubu. 4

The Punch: Coalition Against Tinubu Will Fail

Nigeria Nigeria: Onitiri particularly criticised Atiku’s reported move to seek intervention from an American court to disqualify President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. 3

The Punch: Don’t destabilise Nigeria, elder statesman warns Atiku, El-Rufai