Atiku
8 LAS News stories tagged “Atiku”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Former Vice President Atiku urges INEC to release voters register before 2027 election
Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission to publish the preliminary voters register of over 103 million people, arguing that public access is essential for transparency ahead of the 2027 polls.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 3 sources
Atiku demands audit of N10bn Ebola fund amid Abuja case concerns
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to explain the use of the N10 billion earmarked for Ebola preparedness after a confirmed case in Abuja revealed gaps in surveillance and protection for health workers. He also warned that the outbreak should not be used to curb political activity.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 08:15 WAT · 2 sources
Atiku Abubakar Criticises Tinubu Over Fuel Subsidy Removal and Security Issues
Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar has publicly rebuked President Bola Tinubu for removing the fuel subsidy, citing increased hardship for Nigerians and calling for targeted support for locally refined petroleum. He also criticised Tinubu’s record on security and police welfare.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 17:16 WAT · 9 sources
ADC and Kwankwasiyya challenge Tinubu’s re‑election amid economic concerns
The African Democratic Congress and the Kwankwasiyya Movement have criticised President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term, pointing to unemployment and rising living costs, while also alleging that Tinubu has shown greater support for Atiku Abubakar than for other opposition figures.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 16:46 WAT · 4 sources
ADC Campaign Council Labels Atiku Abubakar a Pan‑Nigerian Candidate Ahead of 2027 Election
The African Democratic Congress presidential campaign council has portrayed its candidate, former vice‑president Atiku Abubakar, as a unifying, detribalised figure and warned that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is fostering sectionalism and economic hardship as the 2027 vote approaches.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 18:15 WAT · 2 sources
Davido aide Israel DMW backs Atiku, calls for free vote ahead of 2027 Nigerian election
Logistics manager Israel DMW, a close aide to singer Davido, announced his support for former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar and urged the electoral commission to guarantee a free choice for voters as Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential poll.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 2 sources
Atiku launches Ask AA portal to answer Nigerians' questions ahead of 2027 election
ADC presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar has unveiled a digital platform, Ask AA, that will let voters submit queries on his record and policy plans. The site goes live at 8:30 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026, and will be answered by the former vice‑president and his media team.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 13:45 WAT · 4 sources
