Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to donate 10 buses to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. The pledge was announced during Abba's visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja on Friday, according to a statement issued by Yusi Buba, Senior Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation to the party's Deputy National Chairman. This move demonstrates Abba's commitment to the political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Abba was received by the APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Bukar Dalori, who welcomed the pledge and acknowledged his support for the party's mobilisation activities. According to Buba, Abba commended the APC leadership and Tinubu's administration, expressing his commitment to the president's second-term ambition. This development is significant, as it highlights Abba's support for Tinubu's re-election bid, which contrasts with his father's political allegiance.
The pledge follows Abba's announcement of a nationwide mobilisation campaign under the Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation, a political support platform established to promote Tinubu's re-election. The organisation aims to mobilise support for Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in 2027. Abba's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in January has paved the way for his support of Tinubu's bid for another four-year term.
Abba unveiled plans for a two-million-person mobilisation march across the country's six geopolitical zones, beginning in Abuja. The march is expected to be a significant show of support for Tinubu's re-election campaign. This move is part of Abba's efforts to mobilise support for Tinubu, as he seeks a second term in office.
The development highlights the differing political allegiances within the Atiku family, as political parties intensify preparations for the forthcoming presidential election. Atiku Abubakar, Abba's father, is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election. This contrast in political allegiance is significant, as it underscores the complexities of Nigerian politics.
The APC has yet to announce when the promised buses will be delivered or how they will be deployed for campaign activities. The donation of 10 buses is expected to support the party's mobilisation efforts, as it seeks to secure Tinubu's re-election in 2027. The logistics of the bus donation and its impact on the campaign remain to be seen.
Abba's support for Tinubu's re-election bid is a significant development in Nigerian politics, particularly given his family's political history. As the 2027 general elections approach, the dynamics of Nigerian politics continue to evolve, with various political parties and candidates vying for support. The outcome of the election remains uncertain, as the country prepares for a major political showdown.
Key points
- Abba Atiku Abubakar pledges 10 buses to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign.
- Abba's support for Tinubu contrasts with his father's political allegiance.
- The donation is part of Abba's efforts to mobilise support for Tinubu's re-election bid.
