Atiku Abubakar

2023 Atiku Clears Air On ‘Picking’ Ihedioha As Running Mate

PDP: Atiku Appoints Dino Melaye, Bwala As Spokespersons

August 4, 2022 10:41 am

 Atiku Abubakar who is the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of Senator Dino Melaye and the former Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Daniel Bwala as his spokespersons.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Bwala had also dumped the APC last month over APC candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s choice of a fellow Muslim, former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as running mate.

Read Also: Atiku Congratulates New CAN President, Mulls Interfaith Relations

Bwala last week joined the opposition party, the PDP.

Atiku in a statement by his media adviser, …

I Am A Supporter Of IPOB’s Agitation, Wike Claims

Gov Wike Refuses Entreaties, Snubs Atiku’s Emissary In Turkey

July 2, 2022 2:32 pm

Reports by Africa Daily News, New York have revealed that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike while in Turkey had refused to grant any audience to a former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri, who had been sent to speak with him by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku Abubakar in a move for peace had deployed Mr Waziri to meet Governor Nyesom Wike, who is on holiday in the Eastern European country, after the governor rebuffed several attempts by the candidate to arrange a meeting between them.

Read Also: 2023: Tinubu Never Met

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2023 We Never Said We‘ll Work Against Atiku – Ohanaeze

Atiku Abubakar Reacts To Tanko’s Resignation As The CJN

June 27, 2022 5:27 pm

Atiku Abubakar who is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the news of Justice Tanko Muhammad’s indefinite resignation as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Justice Tanko had resigned his position on Monday over  some reported health issues. President Muhammadu Buhari had also subsequently, sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.

Africa Daily News, New York last week reported that about 14 justices of the Supreme Court had written him a letter to lament the decrepit state of affairs …

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Kick Against Gov Okowa As VP

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Kick Against Gov Okowa As VP

June 18, 2022 11:30 am

In a suprise development, the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) which is a socio-political group has unequivocally rejected the choice of the presidential running mate to  former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He had chosen the governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate and the group had bashed him for accepting his nomination to run for the 2023 general elections.

A statement which was vetted by the leaders of SMBLF, Chief Edwin Clark, for the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF) and the …

2023 Why I Left Saraki For Atiku, Dino Melaye Reveals

2023: Why I Left Saraki For Atiku, Dino Melaye Reveals

June 2, 2022 4:36 am

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has opened up on why he supported the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, instead of ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Melaye explained that he opted for Atiku because he would win the 2023 presidential election with a landslide victory.

Featuring on TVC’s current affairs programme, Journalists’ Hangout which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, Melaye asserted that Atiku possesses the qualities to unite Nigeria.

The former lawmaker insisted that he supported Saraki 100 per cent while he was with him.

According to Melaye, he never switched from Saraki because …

Why I Deleted Post Condemning Killing Of Deborah Samuel –Atiku

Why I Deleted Post Condemning Killing Of Deborah Samuel –Atiku

May 14, 2022 4:22 am

Former Vice President and a presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has explained why he opted a post he made that condemned the killing of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State, who was burnt alive on Thursday.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that the student was beaten to a pulp and burnt alive by male Muslim students who accused her of insulting Prophet Muhammed via a WhatsApp platform.

The school authority consequently announced the shutting down pf academic activities indefinitely as tension gripped residents of the area.

Read Also: 2023: Atiku, Tinubu

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2023 Race: Atiku Officially Declares To Run For President

2023 Race: Atiku Officially Declares To Run For President

March 24, 2022 12:23 am
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday formally declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2023 less than two months to the PDP primaries.
He made the official announcement during an event at the International Conference Centre in Abuja which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York on a Facebook live video.
Atiku assured that if elected, he would focus on unity, security, economy, education and devolving more resources and powers to the various federating units in the country.
‘We will operate a liberal
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Give PDP Another Chance In 2023 – Atiku Begs Nigerians

Give PDP Another Chance In 2023 – Atiku Begs Nigerians

July 30, 2021 2:32 am

Atiku made the appeal while decrying the state of insecurity and economic hardship in the country under the current government while addressing correspondents in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Atiku promised that the PDP has plans to correct such errors if given another chance to do so.

The former Vice President said PDP would implement policies that would correct the insecurity, economic, and unemployment challenges in the country.

Read Also: Buhari Has Turned

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Atiku Pays Tribute To Late PANDEF Chair, Nkanga

I Am Heartbroken, Buhari Must Address Nigerians Now – Atiku

October 21, 2020 3:34 pm

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday said he was heartbroken following shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos by soldiers, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation now.

Atiku, in a video, said he woke up this morning and did the unusual, by calling some of his acquaintances because he wanted to be sure they were safe.

Read Also: Gov Sanwo-Olu Extends Lagos Curfew By 72 Hours

‘I also wanted to be assured that the event of yesterday was a nightmare, but it was real. This is our new normal, as I speak, many parents and

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End SARS: Atiku Backs Protest, Tells Buhari Govt What To Do

Its Needless To Compare Fuel Price With Saudi Arabia’s – Atiku

October 5, 2020 3:41 pm

Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday rubbished President Muhammadu Buhari’s comparison of Nigeria’s fuel price with that of Saudi Arabia and other countries paying higher.

Atiku, who spoke through his Media Aide, Paul Ibe described Buhari’s comparison as, ‘needless and unnecessary.’

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had said fuel will now be sold at ₦161 per litre in Nigeria.

Speaking during his Independence Day nationwide broadcast, Buhari had noted that other nations such as Ghana, Niger, Chad Saudi Arabia sell petrol at a higher price than Nigeria.

Read Also: SARS Oppressing Nigerians Daily – Angry

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SARS Oppressing Nigerians Daily – Angry Atiku Blasts Police

SARS Oppressing Nigerians Daily – Angry Atiku Blasts Police

October 4, 2020 8:39 am

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has condemned the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

The unit of the Police has been allegedly harassing and killing Nigerians.

Read Also: SARS Operatives Kill Seven Police Officers In Robbery Attack

The Turaki Adamawa reacted angrily via his Twitter handle on Saturday.

‘@PoliceNG was set up to confront violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping and other related crimes. However, the unit has today morphed into an oppressor of the Nigerian masses who strive every day for a better life.’

‘Reports of intimidation, harassment and outright extortion by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery

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Why I Will Never Link My Phone Line With NIN – Aisha Yusufu

Southern Kaduna Killings: Aisha Yesufu Blasts Atiku Over Attacks

August 9, 2020 7:11 am

Aisha Yesufu, Co-Convener of BringBackOirGirls, BBOG, on Saturday berated Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate over the persistent killings in Southern Kaduna.

Yesufu said rather than staying silent, Atiku and his supporters should come out and speak against the killings in Southern Kaduna.

The activist made the call in response to those calling up former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili over her silence in the face of fresh attacks in the area.

Read Also: Buhari And Hushpuppi Do The Same Work – Aisha Yesufu

In a tweet on her Twitter handle, the activist wrote: “When Dr Oby Ezekwesili

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