Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani

2023 FCT Senatorial Aspirant
Building an Abuja that works for everyone.
#ADC #FCTSenate

Global President 11, Pillars of Peace International

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

I am Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Tijjani, and I believe the people of the FCT deserve accessible leadership, practical solutions, and a Senate that truly represents them.

This movement is about the trader in Wuse, the student in Gwagwalada, the worker in Maitama, and the families across the satellite towns.

Together, we can build an FCT that works for everyone.

Follow this journey.
#FCTSenate #ADC

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

SOWORE BEING SENT TO PRISON: A DANGEROUS REGRESSION FOR OUR DEMOCRACY

Regardless of political views or affiliations, the rule of law, due process and the protection of fundamental rights must always be upheld.

Democracy is strongest when justice is fair, transparent and applied without fear or favor.

#FreeSoworeNow

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

@PeterObi Every citizen deserves a fair hearing, due process and the full protection of their constitutional rights.
#FreeSoworeNow

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

SOWORE BEING SENT TO PRISON: A DANGEROUS REGRESSION FOR OUR DEMOCRACY

I have received, with deep concern, the news of the court’s remand of citizen activist Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison.

While the judiciary remains the ultimate arbiter of justice, we must consistently guard against any trend that gives the appearance of state institutions being weaponised to systematically stifle dissent, muzzle the press, or shrink the legitimate space for civic engagement in Nigeria.

A thriving democracy does not survive on the silencing of opposing voices; rather, it is anchored on the robust protection of fundamental human rights, most notably the freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly, as enshrined in our Constitution. Moreover, our society is already strained by insecurity and biting economic hardship; therefore, deliberate steps should be taken, even by the courts, to avoid inflaming the situation.

When we begin to treat citizen critics, activists, and journalists as threats to state survival rather than as partners in building accountability, we signal a dangerous slide toward authoritarianism. Our current challenges, ranging from economic strain to internal security vulnerabilities, require inclusive dialogue and cohesive nation-building, not the incarceration of those who demand a better society.

I urge the relevant authorities to ensure that the rule of law is strictly adhered to, that Mr. Sowore’s constitutional rights are fully protected, and that our security and judicial institutions are used solely for the impartial administration of justice. We cannot build a New Nigeria if we continue to undermine the very democratic structures meant to protect us all. -PO

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

SOWORE BEING SENT TO PRISON: A DANGEROUS REGRESSION FOR OUR DEMOCRACY

Regardless of political views or affiliations, the rule of law, due process and the protection of fundamental rights must always be upheld.

Democracy is strongest when justice is fair, transparent and applied without fear or favor.

#FreeSoworeNow

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

The DSS closing its case against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in the alleged wiretapping matter should now force Nigerians to ask the real question: what evidence has actually been established?

For months, this case has been used to paint a picture of guilt before proof. But justice is not built on suspicion, headlines or political pressure. Justice is built on evidence.

If the DSS has closed its case, then the court must now carefully examine whether the prosecution has truly shown enough to justify dragging Mallam El-Rufai further through this process.

His lawyers are also right to seek a review of the bail conditions. Bail should not be designed as punishment before conviction. When a citizen has reportedly met nearly all conditions and only a few remain impossible or unreasonable, the court must look again.

The condition requiring a Level 17 civil servant with property in Maitama or Asokoro raises serious concerns. How many Nigerians personally know such a person? How many civil servants at that level even own property in those areas? Bail conditions should guarantee attendance in court, not create artificial barriers to freedom.

Mallam El-Rufai has shown respect for the judicial process. He has appeared in court. He has not run from trial. He has continued to cooperate.

That should matter.

This case is now bigger than one man. It is about whether Nigeria still believes in fairness, due process and the presumption of innocence.

If there is no strong case, let justice say so.

If bail terms are unreasonable, let them be reviewed.

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai deserves justice, not punishment through process.

#FreeElRufai
#JusticeForAll
#RuleOfLaw

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s decision to file a no-case submission in the wiretapping trial is a strong and lawful response to a case that has struggled to stand on solid evidence.

Now that the DSS has reportedly closed its case, the question before Nigerians is simple: what exactly has been proven?

A criminal trial is not won by noise, headlines, political suspicion or media interpretation. It is won by credible evidence. If the allegation is that Mallam El-Rufai personally hacked, tapped or unlawfully intercepted communication, then the prosecution must show clear proof linking him directly to that act.

So far, what Nigerians have seen appears to be a case built largely around interpretations of statements, not concrete forensic evidence.

That is why a no-case submission matters.

It is not an escape from justice. It is a legal demand that the court should examine whether the prosecution has established enough evidence to require a defence. In a democracy, no citizen should be forced to defend political assumptions dressed up as criminal allegations.

Mallam El-Rufai has continued to attend court. He has cooperated with the judicial process. He has not run away from scrutiny. This alone defeats the earlier attempt to paint him as a man avoiding justice.

The truth is becoming clearer.

This case is no longer just about wiretapping. It is about rule of law, political persecution, institutional credibility and whether powerful agencies can be allowed to drag citizens through weak cases without consequence.

We demand justice for Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.

If there is evidence, let it speak.

If there is no case, let the court say so boldly.

Nigeria must not become a country where state power is used to punish political voices through endless legal pressure.

Mallam stands firm.

The movement stands with him.

Justice must prevail.

#IStandWithElRufai

[Mayor of Eika ❄️ @iamhistory_]

Breaking: The Department of State Services has closed its case against Nasir El-Rufai over alleged wiretapping. His lawyers seek a review of his bail terms, claiming he has met all but four, and challenged one condition, saying he knows no Level 17 civil servant who owns property in Maitama or Asokoro.

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

Malam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai has reportedly spent 127 days in detention, yet one thing has become clear: he remains unbroken, unintimidated and unmoved by political persecution.

This is the character of a man who understands pressure.

For more than four months, Nigerians have watched as a former Governor, former FCT Minister and respected national figure has been subjected to a process that looks less like justice and more like punishment before conviction. The aim appears simple: break his spirit, weaken his voice, isolate him from his people and send a message to every strong opposition figure.

But El-Rufai has refused to break.

That is why the call for his release must grow louder.

No democracy should normalize prolonged detention. No citizen should be treated as guilty before trial. No government should use state institutions to settle political scores. If there is a genuine case against Malam El-Rufai, then charge him properly, present credible evidence before a competent court and allow justice to take its course.

But detention without fairness is not justice.

It is intimidation.

El-Rufai’s continued incarceration has now become bigger than El-Rufai himself. It is a test of Nigeria’s rule of law. It is a test of whether institutions can act independently. It is a test of whether powerful voices can still disagree with government without being treated like enemies of the state.

Today it is El-Rufai.

Tomorrow it could be anyone.

This is why every democrat, every civil society voice, every lawyer, every journalist and every Nigerian who still believes in constitutional freedom must speak up. You do not need to agree with El-Rufai’s politics to defend his right to justice. You do not need to belong to his party to oppose persecution. You do not need to be his supporter to know that due process must not be sacrificed.

The government should be fighting insecurity.

The government should be fighting hunger.

The government should be fighting poverty.

The government should be fighting unemployment.

Instead, state power appears more energetic when dealing with political opponents than when protecting suffering Nigerians.

That is unacceptable.

Malam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai is a citizen of Nigeria. He is a husband, father, grandfather and public servant who has given many years of service to this country. He deserves justice, dignity, access to family, medical care and the protection of his constitutional rights.

The demand is simple:

Release Malam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai unconditionally.

End the persecution.

Respect the rule of law.

Stop using the justice system as a political cage.

A government that fears dissent is already afraid of the truth. A system that punishes strong voices is already confessing weakness.

El-Rufai remains unbroken.

The movement remains awake.

The demand remains clear.

#FreeElRufai
#JusticeForAll
#RuleOfLaw

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

On this Father's Day, I celebrate all fathers and father figures whose love, sacrifice, guidance and unwavering commitment continue to shape families, communities and our nation.

Fathers play a vital role in nurturing values, building strong homes and inspiring the next generation to dream bigger and do better.

Today, we honor your hard work, resilience and dedication. May you be blessed with good health, peace, happiness and the joy of seeing your efforts bear fruit.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers in the FCT and across Nigeria.

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

Ekiti election has raised a serious warning about Amupitan’s INEC and the dangerous road Nigeria may be heading toward before 2027.

What happened in Ekiti should not be treated as ordinary election drama. It should worry every Nigerian who still believes that votes must count. If an election can be reduced to reported vote buying, suspicious result handling, rural manipulation and the familiar APC machinery of pressure, then the country has a bigger problem than one governorship race.

This is about 2027.

Tinubu’s APC has seen the anger in the land. They know Nigerians are tired. They know hardship has entered every home. They know hunger, insecurity, unemployment and frustration have weakened their moral standing before the people. So instead of winning citizens through performance, they now appear more interested in perfecting the old formula: control the process, compromise weak points, buy poverty, intimidate voters and announce victory.

That is not democracy.

That is political robbery wearing official clothes.

Amupitan’s INEC must understand that Nigerians are watching. The job of INEC is not to protect the ruling party. The job of INEC is not to provide technical cover for APC’s desperation. The job of INEC is to give Nigerians a credible process where the people, not money, thugs, compromised officials or manipulated figures, decide the winner.

Ekiti should be a wake-up call.

If this is how elections will be conducted, then 2027 is already in danger. Nigerians cannot enter another general election where polling units are exposed, rural areas are vulnerable, vote buyers move freely, agents are compromised, and results begin to look like they were written before voters finished queuing.

Tinubu’s APC should not be allowed to turn poverty into a weapon. A party that has made life hard should not return with crumbs to buy the same people it impoverished. That is the height of political wickedness.

Give them hunger.

Then buy them with bread.

Give them hardship.

Then buy them with cash.

Destroy their dignity.

Then call it election victory.

No serious country survives this kind of politics.

This is why opposition parties, civil society, citizens, observers and the media must wake up early. 2027 cannot be defended after results have been stolen. It must be defended from the polling unit. Every vote must be watched. Every result sheet must be captured. Every rural polling unit must be protected. Every suspicious movement must be exposed.

APC knows it cannot comfortably win a free and fair national election on performance. That is why the process matters.

Ekiti has shown the warning signs.

Amupitan’s INEC has questions to answer.

Tinubu’s APC has exposed its desperation.

But Nigerians must also learn the lesson: democracy is not protected by prayer alone. It is protected by vigilance, structure, courage and resistance to vote buying.

2027 must not be written in darkness.

The people’s mandate must count.

Data is brutal.

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi represent a serious partnership for a country that can no longer afford experiments, excuses or propaganda.

Nigeria is in a difficult season. Families are struggling with hunger. Businesses are collapsing under pressure. Farmers are afraid. The cost of living is punishing ordinary citizens. Insecurity has taken sleep away from many communities. The people are tired of speeches without results, reforms without relief and leadership without compassion.

That is why the Atiku-Amaechi ticket speaks directly to the moment.

Atiku brings experience, national reach, economic understanding and the political maturity required to manage a complex federation like Nigeria. He understands the North, the South, the private sector, the international community and the delicate negotiations required to hold this country together.

Amaechi brings energy, courage, executive experience and a strong record of public service. As former Speaker, Governor, Minister and national campaign figure, he understands governance beyond theory. He understands infrastructure, party structure, federal power and the discipline required to deliver.

Together, they offer balance.

Atiku brings the calm hand of experience.

Amaechi brings the field strength of execution.

Atiku understands the economy.

Amaechi understands infrastructure.

Atiku has national spread.

Amaechi carries South-South weight.

This is why the other side is uncomfortable. A serious Atiku-Amaechi partnership changes the 2027 map. It gives ADC a ticket with experience, capacity, results and political reach. It is not built on social media noise. It is built on structure, competence and the ability to compete across regions.

Nigeria needs leaders who can enter office and start work from day one. Not people who will spend years learning the country. Not people who will hide behind excuses. Not people who will ask citizens to keep enduring while the nation bleeds.

The challenges before Nigeria are too serious for trial and error.

We need a team that understands power, governance, security, economy, federal balance and national healing.

This is what the Atiku-Amaechi ticket represents: a strong partnership for a better Nigeria.

Experience.

Capacity.

Results.

Together for 2027.

ADC is rising.

Data is brutal.

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

Atiku Abubakar’s journey in Nigerian politics is not an accident. It is the reward of patience, generosity, consistency, friendship and years of building bridges across the country.

Some people only started noticing Atiku when election season came. But those who understand politics know that influence is not built in one day. It is built over decades. It is built by helping people when cameras are not there. It is built by supporting friends, empowering young people, investing in relationships, opening doors, and standing with people long before power becomes the topic.

That is the Atiku story.

He is not just a politician who appears every four years. He is a network. He is an institution. He is a man whose influence cuts across regions, religions, political blocs, business communities, traditional circles and ordinary Nigerians who have benefited from his generosity in one way or another.

This is why Atiku remains standing.

Many politicians rise with noise and disappear with the next political wind. Atiku has remained consistent. He has faced betrayals, attacks, propaganda, setbacks, disappointments and political storms, yet he keeps moving. That kind of staying power does not come from luck. It comes from structure, goodwill, patience and deep national relationships.

There is something powerful about a man who has spent years building people and still finds the strength to continue fighting for Nigeria.

Atiku’s politics is not built on bitterness. It is built on engagement. He understands the North. He understands the South. He understands business. He understands governance. He understands the private sector. He understands political negotiation. He understands that Nigeria is too complex to be ruled by arrogance, propaganda or emotional slogans.

That is why many people continue to return to him.

In politics, generosity matters. Friendship matters. Loyalty matters. Human connection matters. A leader who has touched lives across the country will always have people willing to stand with him when the battle becomes tough.

Today, Atiku is reaping the fruits of years of philanthropy, selflessness, network and consistency. Those who call it luck do not understand the labour behind influence. Those who call it desperation do not understand the discipline behind perseverance.

Atiku has paid his dues.

He has waited.

He has endured.

He has built.

He has remained consistent.

And now, as Nigeria searches for serious leadership in 2027, his experience, national reach, generosity of spirit and political depth are becoming even more relevant.

This is not about noise. It is about capacity.

This is not about vibes. It is about structure.

This is not about sudden popularity. It is about years of trust.

Atiku Abubakar represents a politics of patience, network, courage and national understanding. A man does not stay relevant for this long in Nigerian politics by accident. He stays relevant because people know his value.

The journey has been long, but the moment is coming.

Atiku is coming.

Data is brutal.

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I welcome the Court of Appeal's decision to stay the execution of the Federal High Court judgment seeking the deregistration of our great party, the ADC, and four other political parties. It is particularly significant that INEC itself initiated the application for the stay.

The disturbing spectacle of judicial contradictions and politically charged rulings playing out in our courts has placed the judiciary under intense public scrutiny. As ADC National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, rightly observed, the judiciary itself is now on trial.

Any attempt to undermine Nigeria's hard-won democracy through judicial manipulation is a grave danger to the Republic. If our democracy suffers further injury, history will demand accountability from those entrusted with dispensing justice. The judiciary still has an opportunity to redeem itself by standing firmly on the side of the Constitution, the rule of law, and the Nigerian people. -AA

[Daily Trust @daily_trust]

ADC Deregistration Order: Democracy Under Siege, Says Atiku
https://t.co/HyndfAT1p6

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

Congratulations to Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on his emergence as the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the ADC for the 2027 Presidential Election.

His selection reflects the party's commitment to experience, competence and national inclusion. With a distinguished record in public service and governance, he brings valuable leadership and strategic insight to the ticket.

I am confident that the @atiku Atiku Abubakar–Amaechi ticket will inspire hope, strengthen our democratic process and offer Nigerians a compelling vision for a more united, secure and prosperous nation.

I wish both leaders success as they embark on this important journey.

Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Tijjani

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

@ADCVanguard_ This ticket represents a powerful combination of experience, national reach and commitment to rebuilding Nigeria.

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

@ADCNig This ticket represents a powerful combination of experience, national reach and commitment to rebuilding Nigeria.

[African Democratic Congress @ADCNig]

“YOU ARE PLAYING WITH FIRE”, ADC WARNS GOVERNMENT AGENTS SEEKING PARTY DE-REGISTRATION
-JUSTICE PETER LIFU IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY, SAYS PARTY

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to warn, in the strongest possible terms, against any attempt to use the judiciary as an instrument to undermine democracy and plunge Nigeria into a major political crisis.

We are deeply alarmed by the judgment reportedly delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in a case filed by the so-called National Forum of Former Legislators seeking the de-registration of the ADC and four other political parties. This judgment stands in direct conflict with constitutional principles and all known judicial processes and procedures.

The facts are straightforward. The plaintiffs had argued that the ADC and four other political parties failed to satisfy constitutional requirements relating to continued registration. However, in its counter-affidavit filed before the court in May, INEC, the constitutional body empowered with the registration, regulation, and supervision of political parties in Nigeria, categorically maintained that the ADC had not violated any registration requirements, had not failed any constitutional electoral-performance threshold, and that no legally recognised basis existed for its de-registration.

INEC further made it clear that the de-registration of a political party cannot be driven by political pressure, sentiment, or the wishes of interested parties. It must be based strictly on constitutionally established grounds, none of which had been proven against the ADC.

Apart from INEC's firm position in support of the party, the ADC finds it troubling that the trial judge was aware of a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal issued on May 22, 2026, directing a stay of proceedings on the matter. The judge, however, chose to flagrantly and contemptuously disregard a clear order of a superior court in a manner that brings into question all known judicial traditions.

The ADC considers this development not merely a legal dispute, but a dangerous escalation capable of destabilising the nation's democratic process. Our position is anchored on the role that agents of the ruling party have played in this matter. It would be recalled that the case has been championed directly by individuals working with the President's Chief of Staff. The decision of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, who is a second defendant in the matter, to join the matter as a plaintiff in April, is an absurdity, which sends a signal that is impossible to ignore.

We are therefore left in no doubt that this latest development is a continuation of the ruling party's persistent efforts to undermine the opposition, especially the ADC. We also find the timing of this ruling quite curious. Despite all the obstacles placed in its way, the ADC has risen to the task and met all benchmarks and deadlines. Therefore, coming at a time when the party has concluded its primaries and is fielding candidates for all positions in the next election, especially the presidential election, it is clear what this is all about.

However, the ADC would like to warn that any attempt to eliminate the country's major opposition party through judicial manoeuvring, thereby sabotaging the political aspirations of hundreds of its candidates, is a direct invitation to anarchy.

This is why we consider this ruling reckless, provocative, and even incendiary. Those who believe they can manipulate institutions of state to narrow the democratic space must understand that they are playing with forces far greater than partisan interests.

At a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling under crushing economic hardship, escalating insecurity, widespread unemployment, and growing national anxiety inflicted by the APC, it is deeply disturbing that powerful forces appear more interested in eliminating political opposition than confronting the real crises

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national ticket—one that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions. Their combined experience in governance, economic management, public administration, party organization, and nation-building offers Nigerians a credible and compelling alternative capable of restoring confidence in government and accelerating national development.

At a time when millions of Nigerians are demanding competent leadership, economic revival, job creation, security, and national unity, the Atiku-Amaechi ticket sends a clear message: the ADC is prepared to govern, prepared to unite the nation, and prepared to deliver results.

The leadership of the ADC is confident that this partnership will energize our growing coalition, inspire hope among Nigerians, and provide the leadership necessary to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The ADC therefore calls on all party members, coalition partners, civil society organizations, youth groups, women leaders, and Nigerians of goodwill to join us as we embark on this historic journey to renew our nation and secure a better future for generations to come.

Signed:

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress (ADC)

[Dr. Mubarak A Tijjani @SenMubarakTj]

Congratulations to Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on his emergence as the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the ADC for the 2027 Presidential Election.

His selection reflects the party's commitment to experience, competence and national inclusion. With a distinguished record in public service and governance, he brings valuable leadership and strategic insight to the ticket.

I am confident that the @atiku Atiku Abubakar–Amaechi ticket will inspire hope, strengthen our democratic process and offer Nigerians a compelling vision for a more united, secure and prosperous nation.

I wish both leaders success as they embark on this important journey.

Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Tijjani