The Vice-Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has advised Atiku Abubakar, African Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.
Penpushing reports that Kwankwaso gave the advice to the former Vice President while receiving members of the Fulani Farmers Association, who paid him a visit at his residence in Abuja.
The Vice-Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) said Atiku should instead focus on his traditional responsibilities, citing Atiku’s age and health as reasons for the appeal, urging supporters of the African Democratic Congress(ADC) candidate to convince him to step aside from the presidential contest.
Penpushing further reports that Kwankwaso, a former Kano state governor, emphasized that Atiku’s supporter should go to his private residence and tell him in Fulani that he needs to focus on his traditional title of Wazirin, given his age and health.
“Go to the Wazirin of Adamawa’s house and tell him in Fulani that he needs to focus on his traditional title of Wazirin, given his age and health. If Allah grants us success, we will take good care of him, especially since you all come from Adamawa. An apology should be offered to him,” he said.
Penpushing also reports that it would be recalled that Atiku, in April, 2026 said the 2027 Presidential election could be his final attempt, citing his age and the stakes involved, however, record has it that he has contested the presidency several times, including in 2007, 2011, 2019 and 2023, losing each time
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