“I Might, I Might Not” – Atiku Sparks Speculation on 2027 Presidency

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that he is unsure about running for president in 2027.

Atiku, who has contested for the presidency six times, made the remark in a yet-to-be-aired interview for Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie.

His statement comes shortly after he announced the formation of a coalition of opposition leaders aiming to challenge the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government.

When asked about his 2027 plans, Atiku responded, “I don’t know because there has to be, first of all, a viable platform, more than any other time in the political history of this country, particularly since the return of democracy.”

However, he did not rule out the possibility of contesting, stressing the urgent need for experienced and credible leadership in Nigeria.

“I have not seen Nigeria in dire need of, you know, an experienced and credible leadership than this time.

“We had a similar, you know, what would I say, merger in 2014. About four of us or is it three? We all ran for president and one of us emerged, and we all supported the one who emerged, and he won,” he said.

There is ongoing speculation that Atiku may support former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi or ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai in the 2027 election.