Recent news reports indicate that former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 general elections.
This comes after his sixth unsuccessful presidential bid in 2023.
Here are some key details regarding his current political activities and the lead-up to his declaration:
1. Change of Political Party: In July 2025, Atiku Abubakar resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a party he has left and rejoined multiple times in the past. He has since joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is reportedly a key figure in a new opposition alliance.
2.Formation of an Alliance: Atiku has been actively working to form a coalition of opposition parties to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. This alliance reportedly includes other prominent political figures like Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
3. Ongoing Discussions and Tensions: The formation of this coalition has not been without its challenges. There have been reports of tension over who will lead the ticket, with Atiku insisting on contesting despite calls from some southern leaders to step down.
4. Reasons for leaving PDP: Atiku cited "irreconcilable differences and the party's deviation from its core principles" as the reasons for his resignation from the PDP.