Politics
Atiku vs Abba His Son: ADC leaders, analysts weigh impact of son’s defection to APC
The defection of Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Abba Atiku was formally received into the APC recently at the National Assembly by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, alongside other party leaders from the North.
Announcing his defection, he said, “My name is Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, but everyone calls me Abba. I am here today to formally announce my exit from my former party, where we worked in 2023, and my decision to join the APC.”
The move surprised many political observers, particularly as Atiku Abubakar, his father is believed to be exploring the possibility of securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party seen as part of the opposition bloc ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, ADC Officials Play Down Political Impact
Reacting to the development, Atiku Abubakar, in a post on his official X handle, described his son’s decision as a personal choice that would not affect his political standing or democratic principles.
“The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect. As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians,” Atiku said.
Similarly, the Director-General of ADC Media Vanguard, Comrade Aliyu Haidar, dismissed concerns over Abba Atiku’s defection, insisting that it poses no threat to Atiku Abubakar’s supporters within the ADC.
Speaking to DAILY POST, Haidar said the development was only amplified by the media, arguing that Abba Atiku lacks the political weight to influence events.
“If someone chooses to run away from his father’s house, a reasonable person should first ask why. If not for the media attention, nobody would even know he had left. Likewise, nobody knows where exactly he has gone or the so-called group he claims to represent. You would recall that his group has already announced his expulsion,” Haidar said.
He added, “Therefore, there is no cause for concern among Atiku Abubakar’s supporters in the ADC.”
Political analysts have also echoed similar views. Professor Kamiku Sani Fagge, a Professor of Political Science, told DAILY POST that Abba Atiku’s defection would not affect Atiku Abubakar’s popularity or acceptance among voters.
According to him, Abba Atiku is not a prominent political figure whose actions could sway voter behaviour, adding that voters are often indifferent to such developments during elections.
“Abba Atiku’s defection to the APC will not have any serious impact. Voters usually do not pay attention to this kind of issue. It is mainly politicians and the media that exaggerate such matters for relevance or advantage,” Fagge said.
He noted that a possible alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on the ADC platform would pose a greater challenge to Atiku Abubakar than his son’s defection.
Focus Shifts to 2027 Elections and Abba’s impact
Meanwhile, attention is now shifting to whether Abba Atiku’s defection will have any measurable impact on the APC’s electoral fortunes in the 2027 general elections or whether it will turn out to be politically insignificant, as many observers have suggested.
However, there are views that if Atiku’s son could reject the ADC and opted for the APC, then there is lack of confidence in Atiku’s ability to deliver as Nigerian president.
For now, analysts say only time will determine whether the move will translate into any tangible political advantage for the ruling party or fade without consequence.
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The National Executive Council, NEC, of the Labour Party has approved the timetable for the conduct of its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
At a statutory NEC meeting held on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, and duly observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Party, in compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC’s guidelines, approved the following schedule:
Submission of Membership Register to INEC – April 15, 2026, Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly Primaries – Friday, May 15, 2026, Presidential Primary Election – Saturday, May 23, 2026.
NEC also ratified the actions of the National Leadership of the Party regarding the conduct of Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026 respectively, as well as the National Convention slated for April 11, 2026.
The Council, which remains the highest decision-making organ of the Party after the National Convention, reviewed recent developments within the Party.
This included the recent alleged invasion of the Party Secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by certain rogue elements.
Following a thorough review of the report and recommendations of the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Comrade Salisu Mohammed, BoT Secretary, NEC invoked its disciplinary powers and approved the suspension of the following members for acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and complicity in the desecration of the Party’s National Secretariat:
Eneyi G. Zidougha, Hilda Doukubo, Lincolin Charles, Muhammed Sabitu Aliyu, Ogar Osim, Vincent Okwuokei, Casmir Agbo Uchenna, Simon Zubairu Bamga, Abduljamid Sa’ad Suleiman, Emmanuel Agida, Auwala Ahmed, Ularama Jubrila, Grace Zafara Posat, Suleiman Abdurahman Abdul, Ajibade Adekunle Samson, Alexander Emmanuel Ombugu, Elizabeth Ativie, Godwin Jioke, Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.
NEC further ratified and approved the expansion of the Party’s membership register through a hybrid approach – Digital Membership Registration (e-registration) alongside manual registration in rural communities.
The party said this initiative is aimed at modernizing the Party’s database, strengthening participatory democracy, and enhancing transparency and efficiency in Party administration, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
Additionally, NEC resolved that all existing vacancies within Party structures shall be filled through the appointment of interim leadership to ensure continuity in administration.
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Kano State Commissioner of Science and Technology resigns, cites deviation from founding political ideals
Kano State Commissioner of Science and Technology, Yusif Ibrahim Kofar Mata has announced his resignation from office, citing what he described as a departure from the political principles upon which the current administration was established.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The resignation was disclosed in a statement posted on his official Facebook account.
In the statement, the former commissioner said his decision was guided by conscience and loyalty to the original vision that informed the formation of the government.
“I stepped down from my position as commissioner in order to distance myself from a political direction that deviates from the ideals and struggle upon which this government was founded,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to God and to key political leaders for the opportunity to serve, specifically acknowledging the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
“I thank Almighty Allah, our revered leader, Sen. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, as well as the good people of Kano, for the support and cooperation extended to me during my tenure,” the statement read.
The former commissioner noted that he served in the Ministry of Higher Education and later in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, where he contributed to several key initiatives aimed at advancing education and innovation in the state.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Kano through the Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and other critical assignments entrusted to me,” he added.
He concluded the statement with a note of appreciation and resignation to faith, saying, “Alhamdulillah.”
As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Government has not issued an official response to the resignation.
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A federal commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, Henry Idahagbon, has described godfatherism as a Nigerian invention that must be consciously dismantled.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Idahagbon said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday.
According to him, “I believe that the concept of godfatherism is a uniquely Nigerian invention. Maybe it’s one of Nigeria’s negative contributions to the development of democracy.”
He noted that all over the world, including the United States and most developed democracies, there are very influential political leaders whose views go a long way in determining election outcomes.
“But there is nothing that can be compared with the Nigerian concept of godfatherism. That is why I said it’s a unique Nigerian creation, a Nigerian invention.
“In Rivers and Edo, we have seen and are still seeing the negative impact of godfatherism. Those two states represent perhaps the worst species of godfatherism in Nigeria.
“At the peak of the Obaseki and Oshiomhole imbroglio, we saw Obaseki practically declaring Oshiomhole a persona non grata in a state that he governed for eight years.
“I remember we had to arrange for private security to escort Oshiomhole from the airport just to get to his house.
“On many occasions, his cars were stoned, but for the fact that they were bulletproof, he would have been injured. And I happened to be the only person who was in his house the day thugs came to attempt to burn down his house.
“And the same thing is playing out again in Rivers State. We have the Minister of the FCT, who keeps breathing down the neck of Governor Siminalayi Fubara because he brought him to power.
“So it’s something that the Nigerian political class has to consciously dismantle,” he said.
Idahagbon, who was a former attorney-general and commissioner for justice during Oshiomhole’s administration, emphasised the need for governors and presidents to disengage from power after leaving office.
“When governors and presidents leave office, they should leave for good. They should not be engaged in the process of determining their successors.
“In my opinion, political actors want to determine who succeeds them because of two factors. They want protection when they leave office.’
“So if governors do well, like I believe Gov. Alex Otti of Abia is doing in his state now, you don’t need to determine who succeeds you. Anybody can succeed you if your records are clean.
“So we should consciously, like Oshiomhole during his campaign and tenure said, say no to godfatherism and embrace one man, one vote; one governor, one vote.
“I think that mantra should become a national mantra — one man, one vote — and let us say no to godfatherism because it has negative implications for our polity,” the federal commissioner added.
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