Politics
2027: I’m ready to step aside for younger presidential candidate – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is willing to drop his 2027 presidential ambition if a younger and widely accepted candidate emerges.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday, Atiku stressed that his interest in the election is not about personal ambition but about offering Nigerians a credible alternative.
He urged young Nigerians to participate actively in politics, adding that he would give his full support to any younger candidate chosen to lead the opposition in 2027.
“My being in the 2027 race does not prevent anyone from contesting. If a vibrant and widely accepted younger candidate emerges, I am willing to step aside,” Atiku said.
The former Vice President dismissed claims that he is desperate for the presidency, insisting his focus is on rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges.
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