Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has described his son’s move to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a personal decision.
Atiku’s son, Abba Abubakar, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC and pledged his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Reacting to his son’s decision, Atiku said in a statement: “The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect. As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians.”
He added that his focus remains on addressing the challenges posed by the APC-led government. “What truly concerns me is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and social hardships it has imposed on our people. I remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and offer Nigerians a credible alternative that brings relief, hope, and progress,” Atiku said.
The development highlights the ongoing political realignments as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.
