In a recent video from 17:36 shared on Symfoni TV, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for unity among members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and opposition figures across the country after emerging as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
During his address to delegates and supporters following the ADC primaries, Atiku emphasized the need for collaboration among party stakeholders and former contestants. He described the opposition coalition as a movement aimed at defending democracy and addressing the country’s political and economic challenges.
Speaking during the event, Atiku stated, “I invite Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen to join me in this fight to save our democracy and our country.” He made the remark while appealing to former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to work together with the party ahead of the next election.
Atiku explained that the ADC primaries were conducted in a peaceful and democratic manner, stressing that no contestant should feel defeated by the outcome. According to him, the opposition must remain united if it hopes to challenge the ruling APC and provide Nigerians with an alternative leadership platform.
He further argued that Nigeria was facing serious economic and security problems that required collective efforts from experienced political actors and stakeholders. The former vice president maintained that political rivalry within the coalition should not overshadow the broader objective of national development and democratic stability.
Atiku also used the occasion to criticize what he described as increasing pressure on opposition parties and politicians in the country. He alleged that democratic institutions were being undermined while opposition voices faced intimidation and harassment….Read_More…