Former Vice President and PDP Presidential candidate of the last elections, Atiku Abubakar has given conditions upon which he could step down from contesting in the forthcoming 2027 elections.
Atiku Abubakar said he is open to stepping aside for a younger aspirant if he loses the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections
Atiku who spoke in an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, however said it is too early to confirm whether he will contest but stressed that uniting the opposition under the ADC is his current priority.
“This is only the beginning. Our priority is to establish the party and gain a strong following.
“If I run for office, and a young man defeats me, I will accept that.
“The party we have joined now prioritises youth and women.”
He dismissed speculations that he might “double-deal” between the ADC and PDP, insisting, “No, I’m not known for that. If I say I am going one way, I will go that way.” The former Vice President declared.
