Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has vowed to stay active in politics for the rest of his life, dismissing any idea of retirement.
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He made this statement during a recent interview on a BBC Hausa political program.
Atiku, as reported by Leadership, emphasized that he and others will not stand by while Nigerians suffer and face oppression.
He declared that he has no intention of quitting politics and hinted at running in the 2027 elections, saying, “You will see in 2027 whether I will run or not.”
He stressed their commitment to the democratic system they fought to establish, vowing not to let things go wrong.
Since 1989, Atiku has been a key figure in Nigerian politics. He is closely linked with the late General Shehu Yar’adua and has been part of several political parties.
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He began as the Governor of Adamawa State in 1998 before becoming Vice President under President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Atiku has sought the presidency multiple times. In 2007, he was the presidential candidate for the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) but lost to the late Umaru Musa Yar’adua of the PDP.
He ran again in 2019 and was defeated by former President Muhammadu Buhari of the APC. In 2023, he continued his pursuit as the PDP candidate but did not succeed.
Atiku’s commitment to politics remains unwavering, as he continues to strive for a better Nigeria through sustained democratic efforts.
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