Atiku Urges Nigerians to Collect PVCs, Promises Economic Relief If Elected in 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on registered Nigerian voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post on his official X account, Atiku urged voters to exercise their democratic rights by holding onto their PVCs as a means of seeking change through the ballot.

Atiku also blamed President Bola Tinubu's administration for rising costs of living and promised to reverse the trend if elected. He highlighted the financial hardship and insecurity faced by Nigerians of various ages and economic backgrounds, stating that parents worry about feeding their children, pensioners choose between medicine and food, and young people struggle to afford transport, rent, and basic needs. He emphasized that families should not have to contend with hunger and insecurity simultaneously.

The ADC further condemned Senate President Godswill Akpabio's remarks about attempted suicide, describing his reference to "seven virgins" as a cynical and offensive comment that promoted religious stereotyping. The ADC also criticized Akpabio's suggestion of imprisoning suicide survivors, calling it a "disgraceful endorsement of an outdated colonial relic" and urging for reform of punitive laws related to suicide. The opposition party supports the position that suicide is a mental health issue rather than a criminal act.