The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to his son, Abba Abubakar’s decision to join the All Progressive Congress (APC) Party.
Atiku, who on X said that his son’s decision is entirely personal, adding that in a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect.
According to him, “As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians”.
The former Vice President said what truly concerns him is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and the social hardships it has imposed on our people.
Atiku vowed to remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and offer Nigerians a credible alternative that brings relief, hope, and progress.
Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
The former Vice President’s son was received by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin and the National Vice Chairman of the APC, North East, Mustafa Salihu, Thursday evening, in Abuja.
“My name is Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, but everyone calls me Abba. I am here today to formally announce my exit from my former party, where we worked in 2023, and my decision to join the APC”.
Abba attributed his decision to what he described as the outstanding leadership style of Senator Barau Jibrin and the performance of the Tinubu administration.
“With this development, I will work with Senator Barau to actualise the second- term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. To this effect, I am directing all coordinators of my association to join the APC and work for President Tinubu,” he added.
Report has it that Abba Abubakar also renamed the political group he founded to Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation. It was set up in 2022 as Atiku Haske organisation.
