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2027 Election Will Be My Last Time Contesting for Presidency — Atiku Declares Presidential Ambition

Wisdom Nwedene
Last updated: April 15, 2026 6:37 pm
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt at the presidency.

Atiku, who has been contesting for the office since 1992, made the declaration during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday.

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“The 2027 election will be my last outing,” he said.

Responding to questions about why Nigerians should still support him after multiple attempts and considering his age, the former vice president argued that Nigeria’s main challenge remains leadership, adding that he embodies both experience and vision for the country’s future.Nigerian investment opportunities

He also emphasised the need for leadership development among young Nigerians, noting that the country would benefit from structured training for emerging leaders.

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