Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed uncertainty about his potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential election, stating that a “viable platform” is crucial before making any decision.
In a yet-to-be-aired interview on Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, Atiku, who has contested for the presidency six times, emphasized the need for experienced and credible leadership in Nigeria.
“I don’t know because there has to be, first of all, a viable platform, more than any other time in the political history of this country, particularly since the return of democracy,” he said.
His statement comes just days after he announced a coalition of opposition leaders aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government led by President Bola Tinubu.
While not ruling out the possibility of contesting, Atiku recalled the success of a similar opposition merger in 2014, which led to a unified front against the then-ruling party.
“I have not seen Nigeria in dire need of experienced and credible leadership more than this time,” he stated.
Speculation is mounting that Atiku may lend his support to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi or ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in the upcoming election.
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