Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has declared that he never betrayed Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ex-presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. El-Rufai made the remark while praying that opposition leaders like Atiku, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Rivers ex-governor Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola should join the Social Democratic Party, SDP. The former governor who…
The Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations to the effect that five of its members are supporting a potential Nasir El-Rufai/Peter Obi presidential ticket for the 2027 election. A statement issued by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, condemned the rumour as “unpleasant and provoking publications” pushed…
Ahead of 2027 Presidential election, strong indications have emerged that there will be political realignment from the North as support groups of the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar from the 19 Northern States have dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress, APC. The National Chairman…
Former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kenneth Okonkwo, has met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the last election. Okonkwo, an actor-turned-politician and once a staunch supporter of LP’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shared details of the meeting on his Instagram account on Saturday. “It’s…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence over the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly. He described it as a tacit endorsement of anti-democratic tactics aimed at subverting the will of lawmakers. Atiku, in a statement signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, condemned what…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has praised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s economic policies during his time in office. El-Rufai made the remarks during a condolence visit to the family of late Pan Niger Delta Forum leader, Chief Edwin Clark. El-Rufai acknowledged Atiku’s leadership in shaping economic policies under the Obasanjo administration which was…
Former Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai has joined former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in paying a condolence visit to the family of late Pan Niger Delta Forum leader, Chief Edwin Clark. It can be recalled that Chief Edwin Clark, died on February 17, 2025, at the age of 97. Atiku Abubakar shared details of…
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has revoked several traditional titles, including those held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Boni Haruna, and himself. The decision follows the restructuring of emirates and chiefdoms across the state. Governor Fintiri made the announcement during the coronation ceremony of the newly installed Chief of Madagali. He…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why he visited ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Atiku’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, at exactly 12:36pm, alongside some political associates. The former presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party was received by Obasanjo’s ally,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned the Federal Government that “claims of animals such as snakes, termites, gorillas and monkeys swallowing public funds must never be the fate of the funds budgeted for the critical sector of health in the 2025 budget.” In a statement on Sunday, Atiku urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to…