Adamawa lawmaker urges Atiku to become elder statesman
Muhammed Basil, a House of Representatives member from Adamawa State, has called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to retire from partisan politics and take up the role of an elder statesman. The lawmaker believes that Atiku Abubakar's experience would be more valuable as a national adviser rather than as an active political figure. This advice comes after one of Atiku Abubakar's sons, Abba Atiku, switched allegiance to support President Bola Tinubu. The situation has sparked discussions about the future of the Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa State.
Key takeaways
- Muhammed Basil urged Atiku Abubakar to step aside from active politics and guide younger politicians.
- Basil praised Atiku Abubakar's contributions to Nigeria and suggested his legacy would be preserved by retiring at his peak.
- Abba Atiku, one of Atiku Abubakar's sons, recently joined the All Progressives Congress and expressed support for President Bola Tinubu.
- Another son, Adamu Atiku, remains in the Peoples Democratic Party and serves as a commissioner in Adamawa State.
- Basil stated that the PDP remains the dominant party in Adamawa State despite recent defections.
