Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s president.
Atiku made the declaration during a Facebook Live session while speaking about his political ambitions and the upcoming election.
The former vice president has sought the Nigerian presidency several times over the past decades.
He is now set to contest the 2027 election under the ADC after securing the party’s presidential ticket.
Atiku’s final presidential bid
Atiku said he would not seek the presidency again after the 2027 election, regardless of the outcome.
“Whether I win or lose, 2027 will be my last time contesting for the presidency.”
His decision would bring an end to a lengthy political journey that has seen him contest for Nigeria’s highest office on several occasions.
Atiku served as Nigeria’s vice president between 1999 and 2007 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Since leaving office, he has moved through several political parties while maintaining his presidential ambition.
He contested the presidency under different platforms, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), before emerging as the ADC’s candidate for the 2027 election.
His latest declaration means the former vice president intends to make one final attempt at securing the presidency before leaving the presidential race.
Atiku renews allegation against Tinubu
During the same Facebook Live session, Atiku also revisited his long-running allegations concerning President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials.
The former vice president claimed that Tinubu’s academic certificates were forged, insisting that questions surrounding the president’s educational qualifications should not be allowed to persist.
“I was the one who raised the issue surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic certificates, and I stand by my position that there was forgery.
“It is unacceptable for the President of Nigeria to have such questions surrounding his academic credentials,” he added.
Atiku’s comments are likely to fuel further political debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as opposition parties prepare to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The ADC presidential candidate has continued to position himself as a major opposition figure, with the 2027 election expected to attract intense competition among Nigeria’s leading political blocs.
