Drop your presidential bid, support Tinubu, Kaduna APC tells Atiku

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his presidential bid for 2027 and lend his support to President Bola Tinubu. This appeal comes after the APC staged a presidential campaign rally in Kaduna, which saw a massive turnout, according to the party.

APC spokesman Mohammed Sani Haruna made the announcement on Monday during a press conference in Kaduna, emphasizing that the crowd at the rally served as a conclusive demonstration of growing support for Tinubu in the region. Haruna reminded Atiku of President Tinubu's previous support for him, extending an invitation for Atiku to reciprocate and rally behind the incumbent president.

The APC official urged Atiku, who is close to 80 years old, to reconsider his presidential aspirations, warning that another failed attempt could result in further political embarrassment. Haruna also criticized Atiku and other opposition leaders for attempting to exploit ethnic, religious, and regional sentiments in order to gain support from northern voters, rather than focusing on the tangible contributions they could make to regional development.

Regarding allegations that the rally footage was created using artificial intelligence (AI) and that attendees were paid to be present, Haruna dismissed these claims as unfounded, asserting that the turnout was entirely genuine and organic.