I’ll Step Down if Younger Aspirant Wins ADC Presidential Ticket — Atiku!

I’ll Step Down if Younger Aspirant Wins ADC Presidential Ticket — Atiku!

Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared his willingness to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if a younger aspirant emerges victorious in securing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket.

Key Highlights

• Atiku made the statement during a recent ADC party meeting, emphasizing the need for generational change and fresh leadership in Nigerian politics.
• He said his decision is rooted in the belief that younger leaders bring new ideas and energy essential for national development.
• Atiku affirmed his commitment to supporting the ADC candidate regardless of who wins the party’s nomination.

Political Context

• Atiku, a veteran politician and former PDP presidential candidate, joined the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections amid shifting alliances.
• The ADC has been positioning itself as a viable alternative to the two dominant parties in Nigeria’s political landscape.
• The party’s presidential primaries are anticipated to attract a diverse mix of seasoned politicians and emerging youth leaders.

Implications

• Atiku’s statement signals a potential generational shift within the ADC and Nigerian politics at large.
• It may encourage younger aspirants to contest vigorously, knowing they have a seasoned political figure’s support.
• The move also positions Atiku as a unifying figure willing to prioritize party unity and progress over personal ambition.

Citations:

1. Premium Times: www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/2025/09/atiku-will-step-down-if-younger-aspirant-wins-adc-ticket.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/news/atiku-says-he-will-step-down-if-younger-aspirant-wins-adc-ticket/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Channels TV: www.channelstv.com/2025/09/22/atiku-ready-to-step-down-if-younger-adc-aspirant-wins-ticket/

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