Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President of Nigeria. Waziri Adamawa, Businessman, Father and Philanthropist. ADC Presidential Candidate, 2027.

[Royalty E. Uso @royaltyuso]

Bola stood in Uyo and said, "I am a comfortable man. I don't know the pain of the market." Finally, something true from the APC campaign! The man who doesn't know the market wants four more years to keep impoverishing you! Nigerians know the market, sir. That's why they're voting you out.

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I warmly congratulate our young athletes on a historic outing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where Team Nigeria has claimed three gold medals on the track.

Rosemary Nwankwo and Gift Bright made history by winning the women's and men's 100 metres titles on the same day: the first time Nigeria has achieved such a double at the Youth Olympic Games. Praise Ugoh then crowned the achievement with a remarkable victory in the women's 400 metres, in her very first final over the distance, becoming the first Nigerian to win that title at the Games.

These young Nigerians have shown the world what discipline, courage and self-belief can achieve. Their success is a reminder that our nation's greatest wealth lies in her youth, and that when we invest in their talent, they will raise our flag on every stage. I will continue to champion a Nigeria where every gifted young person has the support, facilities and opportunity to excel.

Congratulations to the athletes, their coaches and their families. Nigeria is proud of you. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I warmly congratulate our young athletes on a historic outing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where Team Nigeria has claimed three gold medals on the track.

Rosemary Nwankwo and Gift Bright made history by winning the women's and men's 100 metres titles on the same day: the first time Nigeria has achieved such a double at the Youth Olympic Games. Praise Ugoh then crowned the achievement with a remarkable victory in the women's 400 metres, in her very first final over the distance, becoming the first Nigerian to win that title at the Games.

These young Nigerians have shown the world what discipline, courage and self-belief can achieve. Their success is a reminder that our nation's greatest wealth lies in her youth, and that when we invest in their talent, they will raise our flag on every stage. I will continue to champion a Nigeria where every gifted young person has the support, facilities and opportunity to excel.

Congratulations to the athletes, their coaches and their families. Nigeria is proud of you. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Ina nan a kan baka ta! Zan dawo da tallafin man fetur domin saukaka rayuwa ga 'yan Najeriya. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Ina nan a kan baka ta! Zan dawo da tallafin man fetur domin saukaka rayuwa ga 'yan Najeriya. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

My position stands! I will restore subsidy to make life easier and more affordable for Nigerians. -AA

@phrankangel @olusolasanni @royaltyuso

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

My position stands! I will restore subsidy to make life easier and more affordable for Nigerians. -AA

@phrankangel @olusolasanni @royaltyuso

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

A hundred years is more than a measure of time; it is a rare passage through history, a lifetime of memories and a testament to the grace that sustains us.

I warmly felicitate Ogbueshi, the beloved father of Osita Chidoka, on the magnificent milestone of his 100th birthday.

Born in 1926, Ogbueshi has journeyed through a century of profound transformation—from colonial Nigeria to independence, through years of national trial, to the restoration of democracy and the remarkable age of digital connection. The world around him has changed beyond what anyone could once have imagined, yet at 100, he remains alert, curious and in touch with family and friends, embracing the modern world with admirable ease.

His long life has held both celebration and sorrow. He has known the blessing of raising a family and the deep pain of bidding farewell to his siblings and two beloved wives. Through every season, he has stood firm—his resilience a quiet strength, his faith an enduring anchor, and his presence a cherished blessing to those around him.

I join Osita, his family and all who hold Ogbueshi dear in thanking Almighty God for a century so richly lived. May this milestone bring him the honour, affection and joy befitting a life of such depth and grace.

Happy 100th birthday, Ogbueshi. May your remarkable journey continue to inspire all whose lives you have touched. Your life is a testimony to God’s enduring grace. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Our Flamingos have made history! I warmly congratulate Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team on their 2–1 victory over Japan to claim our first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

Captain Harmony Chidi spoke of a dream that would make her teammates and country proud. Tonight, that dream belongs to every Nigerian. I salute her, her teammates, Coach Akeem Busari, and the entire technical and support staff for this unforgettable achievement.

These young women remind us of what Nigerian talent can achieve when it is nurtured and given the opportunity to flourish. May their triumph inspire more girls to pursue their dreams with confidence and courage.

Thank you, Flamingos, for giving our nation this moment of joy and unity. We are immensely proud of you. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Our Flamingos have made history! I warmly congratulate Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team on their 2–1 victory over Japan to claim our first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

Captain Harmony Chidi spoke of a dream that would make her teammates and country proud. Tonight, that dream belongs to every Nigerian. I salute her, her teammates, Coach Akeem Busari, and the entire technical and support staff for this unforgettable achievement.

These young women remind us of what Nigerian talent can achieve when it is nurtured and given the opportunity to flourish. May their triumph inspire more girls to pursue their dreams with confidence and courage.

Thank you, Flamingos, for giving our nation this moment of joy and unity. We are immensely proud of you. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

“You created poverty, then insult the people suffering from it. You attack my Affordable Life campaign, but the people you are really attacking are the millions of Nigerians desperate for relief from your failed leadership.

“Bola, Nigerians have tested your leadership. The verdict is clear: you are a disaster. In Yoruba culture, I am told, a calabash of pepper represents hostile leadership, while a calabash of honey represents hospitable leadership. Yours is a calabash of pepper.

“You say Nigeria will never return to subsidised petrol prices. You are wrong. By the grace of the Almighty and with the mandate of the Nigerian people, I will restore a transparent, production-based subsidy tied to the local refining of fuel. Nigerians will benefit directly through lower energy costs, including the prices of petrol and diesel.

���My administration will make deliberate investments in social welfare and end the opaque system your government uses to divert money meant for economically vulnerable Nigerians.

“You attack my campaign because you know what it represents: an alternative to the hardship you have imposed on the people. You want me off the ballot at all costs, but the will of the Nigerian people will prevail. I will be on that ballot, and I will beat you decisively.

“After three and a half years in office, you have no achievements to campaign on. Your own record of failure is the strongest campaign against you. My Affordable Life campaign will not be silenced by your insults or your threats. I will lead Nigeria back to prosperity, growth and development.”

Signed:
Phrank Shaibu
Director Strategic Communication,
African Democratic Congress, Presidential Campaign Council.
7th November, 2026.

@phrankangel @olusolasanni @royaltyuso @oluleasu

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

IN 1993, I LAID ABTI’S FOUNDATION; TINUBU FORFEITED $460,000 IN THE U.S. — ATIKU

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s latest attack on his investment in education, describing it as a desperate attempt to distract Nigerians from the failure of his administration.

In a statement issued by the Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said:

“Again, Bola Tinubu has told Nigerians why they should not allow him to continue as president after his first tenure. He also chose to question my investment in education and ask how I built an educational institution while serving as Vice President.

“The answer is simple: my investment in education predates my time in public service. In 1993, while a U.S. court ordered the forfeiture of funds in an account in your name, describing them as proceeds of narcotics trafficking or funds involved in unlawful financial transactions, I was laying the foundation for ABTI Academy. That Academy has since grown into the American University of Nigeria.

“That moment captures the difference between us. My history is traceable. I can show Nigerians how I built my name, achieved success in business and entered public leadership. Your own history remains clumsy and foggy. You cannot erase it by attacking my record in education.

“A president who has plunged the country into a crushing cost-of-living crisis has no business asking Nigerians for another mandate. The real conversation about the 2027 election is how to repair the damage your government has done.

“You say Nigeria cannot return to subsidy and must move forward. But you cannot even tell Nigerians where you are taking them. Forward into deeper poverty, mounting debt, insecurity and mass unemployment?

“Since your inauguration in 2023, your leadership has become synonymous with hardship, pain and despair. Your record is a working example of how a country should not be led. You have created poverty on an industrial scale, pushing more than 79 million Nigerians into extreme poverty.

“Your campaign’s Director-General says hungry Nigerians are simply lazy. He delivered that statement in grammar so badly constructed it could wake the dead. This government does not even believe Nigerians are hungry. How can you solve a problem you refuse to acknowledge?

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Alhamdulillah. I was honoured to observe Juma’at prayers at the Sultan Muhammadu Macchido Mosque in Sokoto with our party leaders, members of our entourage, and the good people of Sokoto State.

I prayed for peace, unity, and security across Nigeria; for prosperity and a better life for every Nigerian; and for the success of our mission to make Nigeria affordable again.

May Almighty Allah accept our prayers, strengthen our unity as one people, and grant our beloved nation the wisdom and courage to overcome every challenge before her. Amin. -AA

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

BOLA CANNOT USE THE COURTS TO ESCAPE THE PEOPLE’S VERDICT; WE ARE ON THE BALLOT — ATIKU

Fellow Nigerians,

Let no one mistake the latest court ruling for the will of the Nigerian people. No manipulation, conjecture or concoction can erase our place in this contest, silence our campaign or deny Nigerians the right to choose their future. We are on the ballot, and the people must be allowed to decide.

Those who boast of having thirty-two governors and claim to have bought, pressured or coerced leaders from other parties into their fold should have no reason to fear a free and fair contest. Yet, instead of presenting their record to Nigerians, they continue to deploy every tactic available to weaken the opposition: political pressure, manufactured narratives, courtroom manoeuvres and attempts to compromise the voters’ register with AI-generated photographs, false names and fictitious identities. These are not the actions of people confident in their record. They are calculated attempts to make genuine competition impossible and push Nigeria towards a one-party state.

And what record do they have to defend? This government removed the fuel subsidy overnight without a plan to protect Nigerians. It presided over the steep decline of the naira and allowed food prices to rise beyond the reach of ordinary families. Factories and small businesses have shut their doors. Our young people are leaving in search of hope, while bandits and kidnappers continue to hold communities hostage.

Look around you. Market stalls stand empty. Feeding your family has become a daily struggle. Fuel prices keep rising, and silent pain fills homes across the country. Those in power may want you to believe that your suffering does not matter. They may want you to surrender your future before you even reach the ballot box. Do not lose heart. Do not retreat. Your vote is your power, and together, we will take our country back.

Let me be clear to every Nigerian who has stood with us: I am in this race. I am not going anywhere. We will be on the ballot. No threat, blackmail or court manoeuvre will make me abandon you or the cause we share.

We will resist with all our strength every attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. Nigeria belongs to all its people. Our democracy must remain open to more than one party and more than one voice. If those in power believe in their numbers and their record, let us meet at the polls in a free, fair and credible contest.

Our campaign will continue. Our message on the cost of living will not be silenced or derailed. Stay calm, united and resolute. Together, we will fight for a Nigeria where life is affordable and every citizen’s vote counts.

Let me say this plainly: Bola cannot use the courts to escape the judgment of Nigerians at the ballot box.

Atiku Abubakar
Vice President of Nigeria, 1999–2007
Sokoto, Nigeria
6 November 2026

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Thank you, Kebbi! -AA #AtikuInKebbi

[Royalty E. Uso @royaltyuso]

This is Kebbi! Thank you, Kebbi, for the overwhelming love shown to HE Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Abubakar Malami and all the stakeholders. #AtikuInSokoto

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

2027 ADC Presidential Rally—Kebbi State. #AtikuInKebbi https://t.co/LRNXni9fNi

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2027 ADC Presidential Rally—Kebbi State. #AtikuInKebbi https://t.co/HpSdlYGNwJ

[Royalty E. Uso @royaltyuso]

Attack on HE Atiku Abubakar’s convoy in Kebbi State by APC-sponsored thugs.