2027: ADC receives ex-Ondo PDP gov candidate as Atiku tackles APC

Eyitayo Jegede, a former Ondo PDP governorship candidate, has defected to the ADC along with his supporters. This development comes as Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, criticised the APC government.

Atiku recently visited Minna, Niger State, where he met with the Emir of Minna and Chairman of the Minna Emirate Council, as well as former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. During his visit, Atiku announced a donation of ₦20 million to support the families of 37 suspected artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

Atiku described the tragedy as a painful reminder of the vulnerability of young Nigerians struggling to survive amid severe economic pressures. According to Punch Nigeria, he also criticised the APC government, though further details of his comments are not specified.

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