Atiku’s son joins APC, backs Tinubu for second term
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, stating that no party can defeat Tinubu in the next presidential election. Abba Atiku cited the economic and human reforms under Tinubu as reasons for his defection. His move adds a new twist to the political landscape in Adamawa State.
What we know
- Abba Atiku picked up his APC membership card at Gwadabwa Ward in Yola North, Adamawa State, pledging support for Tinubu’s re-election.
- He praised Tinubu for his merit-based appointments and national development efforts, urging broader support for the president.
- The APC’s Zonal Vice Chairman for Adamawa Central, Alhaji Isa Bagalti, said the defection strengthens the party’s position for the next presidential election.
- Another APC chieftain, Alhaji Jamilu Yusuf, claimed Tinubu has no rival for the upcoming poll, dismissing other aspirants.
- Atiku Abubakar responded by saying his son’s decision to join the APC was entirely personal and not unusual in a democracy.
