The wife of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Titi Abubakar, has said her husband is not seeking political power to enrich himself but is determined to give back to Nigerians if elected president in 2027.
Titi made the remarks while campaigning for the former Vice-President at a political rally, in a video shared by TV Platinum on its X page on Friday.
She described Atiku as an experienced politician, philanthropist and statesman who would not need to learn the responsibilities of the presidency after assuming office.
“Atiku is a sellable material. That is why I’m so proud of my husband. Atiku is a philanthropist. Atiku has done it before. Atiku is not going to learn on the job, and Atiku is not a novice,” she said.
According to her, Atiku’s extensive experience in governance and politics would enable him to provide effective leadership and prepare the next generation of political leaders.
Titi said her husband’s administration would also focus on mentoring his deputy, suggesting that the vice-president could eventually succeed him after his tenure.
“Atiku wants to tutor you, children, how politics is being made. Nigerians will be yearning for Atiku for a second time — that he said he was going to do just one time. But Nigerians will yearn for him and bring him,” she said.
She also expressed concern over the current economic situation in the country, arguing that Nigerians were facing serious hardship under the present administration.
“Now, today, we have no constitution. We have no rule of law. Nothing is working. Our economy is in shambles. And I wonder how people are living. I wonder how people are eating,” she said.
Titi further appealed to Nigerians to support Atiku’s presidential ambition, maintaining that his experience would be valuable in addressing the country’s challenges.
She said that if elected, Atiku would initially concentrate on governing the country and developing his deputy through mentorship and exposure to the demands of leadership.
“By the grace of God, when Atiku comes to this table, I told you, people will yearn that Atiku should continue and do a second time. By then, he will have tutored his deputy. Maybe the deputy will take over from him,” she said.
The comments come as political activities and alignments intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, with opposition parties and their candidates seeking to position themselves as alternatives to the incumbent administration.
