Abubakar Atiku Abubakar defects to APC

Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party to the ruling Nigeria — All Progressives Congress. He formally announced his decision at the National Assembly Complex, pledging full loyalty to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress and declaring support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. Atiku Abubakar also directed his political organization, the Haske Atiku Organisation, to align with the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress and support the Renewed Hope Agenda. The move was welcomed by Nigeria — All Progressives Congress leaders, including Barau Jibrin and Mustapha Salihu, who described it as a significant boost for the party. In response, Atiku Abubakar stated that his son's decision was a personal choice and does not reflect his own political stance, while also criticizing the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress-led government's economic policies.