Atiku to campaign in all states — ADC campaign council

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council's Strategic Communication Director, Phrank Shaibu, announced that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will campaign in every one of Nigeria's 36 states ahead of the 2027 presidential election. This differs from President Bola Tinubu's decision to limit his own campaign appearances to just 12 states due to balancing electioneering with governance duties.

Shaibu's assertion came in a recent interview on ARISE News, where he dismissed any notion that Atiku's campaign would predominantly focus on northern Nigeria. According to Shaibu, the campaign schedule would be released soon, and no state would be overlooked. He explained that the campaign would involve rallies, town hall meetings, community engagements, and visits to local government areas and villages, allowing Atiku to connect with Nigerians directly and hear their concerns.

Shaibu emphasized that economic hardship is a nationwide issue that could influence voters' decisions, regardless of their location, and predicted that Atiku's appeal would extend beyond the North, as hungry Nigerians across the country would support him. While Tinubu will not accompany the campaign team to every state, citing the need to attend to governance obligations and financial responsibilities, Shaibu remains confident in Atiku's nationwide prospects.