Vote Out Tinubu in 2027, Atiku tells Nigerians

Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to vote against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

Atiku made the call on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while receiving former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the state, Eyitayo Jegede, and his supporters into the ADC.

The former vice-president cited economic hardship and insecurity among the challenges confronting the country, saying the ADC would provide what he described as an alternative government if elected in 2027.

He also pledged that an ADC administration would restore fuel subsidy and improve security across the country.

“We are committed to restoring subsidy; we are committed to restoring security all over this country. If we are elected, no part of this country would feel insecure anymore,” Atiku said.

He also criticised the APC over Nigeria’s economic situation, comparing the country’s current position with the period between 1999 and 2007, when he served as vice-president.

“You know what we did between 1999 and 2007. We took Nigeria to be the first finest economy in Africa. Today, we are number five. Who is responsible for taking us down and backward? Is it not APC?” he said.

“This is the moment for us to vote them out. And there’s this popular saying now that Tinubu must go.”

Atiku also urged ADC supporters to mobilise voters and protect their votes during the 2027 elections, citing the recent Osun State governorship election as an example of voter mobilisation and ballot protection.

He said the party would build its support base from the grassroots and expressed confidence that Jegede’s defection would strengthen the ADC’s presence in Ondo State.

Aregbesola Calls for Grassroots Mobilisation

The ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, who was represented at the event by the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, urged members to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the elections.

Aregbesola called on party members to campaign from house to house for ADC candidates, promising that the party would address the rising cost of living if elected.

“You can see things are costly; we are going to bring it down,” he said.

He also urged Nigerians to support the party at the polls, saying voters would determine the strength of the ADC.

Jegede Joins ADC

Speaking at the event, Jegede said he defected from the PDP to contribute to the ADC’s efforts to provide what he described as a democratic alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.

He cited unemployment, economic hardship and rising living costs as some of the challenges facing Nigerians.

“There is unemployment in Nigeria; you can all see it. There is hardship; you can all see that. The suffering is too much. The journey has begun. We want a democratic government,” Jegede said.

He expressed confidence in the ADC’s prospects in the 2027 elections, saying the party would mobilise and unite its supporters to contest the presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections.

“We are sure of winning the Senate, House of Representatives and presidency. We are going to mobilise and unite to win come 2027,” he added.