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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Sokoto State for the official flag-off of his presidential campaign rally.
Atiku touched down at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, ahead of the rally, which marks the formal commencement of his presidential campaign activities in the state.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to justify his claim of having the experience required to lead Nigeria. The Vice President made the remarks on Friday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other prominent party leaders.
Atiku Abubakar's campaign says the ADC has filed an appeal and a stay application against the Federal High Court judgement invalidating its leadership and candidate nominations. It has asked INEC not to act before the Court of Appeal considers the case.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has condemned alleged attacks and acts of intimidation against members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Malami, the ADC governorship candidate in Kebbi State, also expressed appreciation to residents for what he described as the massive turnout and support for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the party’s leadership at the campaign event held on Thursday, November 5.
The campaign convoy of the ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was attacked by suspected political thugs.
Atiku Abubakar insists he remains on the 2027 presidential ballot despite a court ruling invalidating his nomination. The APC denies influencing the judgement, while Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo challenges Atiku's claim to be the party's candidate.
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of working to undermine opposition parties and push Nigeria towards a one-party state. The Oyo State governor, who was in Bauchi to flag off his 2027 presidential campaign, urged President Bola Tinubu and the APC to allow opposition parties to operate freely, insisting that Nigeria’s democracy must not be reduced to a one-party system.