Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore fuel subsidy, improve security and create jobs if elected president in the 2027 general elections.
Atiku made the promises on Thursday during his presidential campaign rally in Kebbi State, urging voters to support the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Addressing supporters, the ADC presidential candidate described his party as the only political platform committed to tackling the three issues.
“The people of Kebbi State, let me ask you a few questions. Do you want the return of subsidy? Do you want security? Do you want employment?” Atiku asked.
He added that the ADC was committed to promoting prosperity, unity and peace across the country.
Atiku, Running Mate Criticise Tinubu Administration
Atiku and his running mate also criticised some projects presented as achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing them as legacies of the late President Muhammadu Buhari.
Supporters gathered at the ADC secretariat in Birnin Kebbi to welcome Atiku and other party leaders ahead of the rally.
The Director-General of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Austin Akobundu, commended party members for what he described as their resistance to intimidation by the Kebbi State Government.
Akobundu said the 2027 elections would be a referendum between suffering Nigerians and the Federal Government under Tinubu.
The ADC National Chairman described the party as a moving train that could not be stopped by intimidation.
He urged Kebbi residents to vote for Atiku as president, Abubakar Malami as governor and other ADC candidates in the 2027 elections.
The rally ended with the ADC National Chairman formally presenting the party’s flag to Malami as its governorship candidate.
Campaign Follows Court Ruling Against ADC Leadership
The Kebbi rally came hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the David Mark-led ADC leadership and voided actions taken by the party’s executives, including the process that produced Atiku as its presidential candidate.
Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment in a suit filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman of the party, who challenged the emergence of the Mark-led leadership.
Atiku rejected the ruling, describing it as an attempt to weaken his political support and frustrate his campaign. He said he would appeal the judgment.
The ADC also rejected the decision, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to cripple the opposition.
The party vowed to challenge the judgment through all available judicial processes.
