2027: Kwankwaso urges Atiku to quit presidential race

Nigeria Democratic Congress Vice-Presidential Candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged his political rival, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, to abandon his bid for the 2027 presidential race. In a meeting with members of the Fulani Farmers Association, Kwankwaso argued that Atiku should prioritize his traditional duties as the Wazirin of Adamawa due to his age and health concerns.

He urged Atiku's supporters to communicate this message to him. The former Kano state governor stated, "Go to the Wazirin of Adamawa’s house and tell him in Fulani that he needs to focus on his traditional title of Wazirin, given his age and health." Kwankwaso also mentioned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) allegation of PVC manipulation and personal data collection in Gombe, and warned against political violence, specifically in Kaduna.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expressed readiness for the 2027 election. In April, Atiku had stated that the 2027 presidential election could be his last attempt, citing his age and the importance of the election.