2027: Atiku's son dumps father, unveils plan for Tinubu's re-election

Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has distanced himself from his father's presidential aspirations in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. Instead, he has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. Atiku is running as the candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a press conference, Abubakar unveiled the Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation (HBTO), a national mobilisation platform to back Tinubu's re-election. He emphasized that his decision was a personal conviction made in his capacity as an individual. Abubakar acknowledged that his political choice might draw attention due to his family background but stressed the importance of democracy allowing personal freedom of choice.

He assured that everyone has the right to hold differing political opinions, and his convictions should be respected.

HBTO aims to construct a nationwide, inclusive movement to rally support for President Tinubu and the All Progressive Congress (APC). The organization intends to extend government policies from political gatherings into communities and engage ordinary Nigerians. Among its reform proposals, HBTO advocates for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to provide interest-free student loans and start-up financing for graduates, investments in road and transportation infrastructure, increased funds allocated to states by the Federal Executive Council (FAAC), and initiatives like providing N70,000 transportation support for workers.

Abubakar announced a planned two-million-man mobilisation march across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, starting in Abuja, to promote Tinubu's re-election. He also declared alignment with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister in supporting President Tinubu. As part of its practical intervention, HBTO has procured 10 luxury buses to address transportation challenges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has plans to expand this service to other states.

Meanwhile, Dr. Maryam Shetty, the Director of the Kano Professional Women Directorate for Presidential and Governorship Elections, unveiled plans to mobilise 500,000 professional women in Kano State for President Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf. Shetty praised Yusuf's administration for providing professional women and other groups with renewed hope for active participation in governance and community development.

She highlighted Governor Yusuf's leadership as a source of encouragement for professional women and other groups seeking greater involvement in governance and development.

The APC Kano Professional Women platform aims to unite women from diverse professional backgrounds, such as medical doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, entrepreneurs, and other skilled professionals, to collaborate, share ideas, and support each other's growth. The directorate will serve as a platform for women to contribute their skills to Kano State's development, addressing their needs and challenges before and after elections.