Masari Warns Atiku Will Not Win 2027 Presidential Election
Presidential adviser Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a “joker” and said he will not become president in the 2027 election.
In Brief
- •Presidential adviser Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a “joker” and said he will not become president in the 2027 election.
- •Masari made the remarks on Saturday in Dutse, Jigawa State, after Atiku criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy and border closures.
- •The ADC, Atiku’s party, pledged to restore the fuel subsidy and reopen borders if elected, a promise that the Presidency and APC leaders called false.
Why It Matters
Masari’s comments highlight the intense political rivalry ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, where former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APC) candidate. The debate over economic policies such as fuel subsidy removal and border closures underscores the stakes for voters and the broader economic stability of the country.
Key Details
- Election Year
- 2027
- Location of Remarks
- Dutse, Jigawa State
- Political Adviser
- Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari
- Party Promise
- Restore fuel subsidy and reopen borders
Context & Background
Atiku Abubakar served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and is now the All Progressives Grand Alliance (ADC) presidential candidate for 2027. His campaign has drawn sharp criticism from the current administration and opposition parties.
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