Manny Ita –
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that the 2027 presidential election will mark the final chapter of his long-standing political career, signaling what could be his last attempt at Nigeria’s highest office.
Atiku, who has contested the presidency multiple times, made the declaration amid growing political realignments and early positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. His statement is already stirring conversations across party lines, with supporters viewing it as a defining moment, while critics see it as part of a familiar electoral cycle.
In a parallel development, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed allegations that the ruling party is fueling internal crises within opposition parties to weaken them ahead of the next election.
Yilwatda described such claims as baseless, insisting that the APC remains focused on governance and strengthening its internal structures rather than interfering in rival parties. He argued that the challenges facing opposition groups are self-inflicted and rooted in leadership and organizational issues.
The exchange reflects the early intensity of political maneuvering as Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 elections, with key actors already shaping narratives that could influence alliances, voter sentiment, and campaign strategies in the coming years.
