A fresh political twist has emerged ahead of the 2027 general elections as Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, declares support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
Abba has pledged to work towards securing Adamawa State for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite his father’s opposition to Tinubu’s political camp.
He made the announcement on Friday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, where he unveiled a political group backing the president’s second-term ambition.
Abba announced his support while introducing the Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation (HBTO), a group established to mobilise support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
The move has drawn attention because Adamawa is a major political base for his father, who is seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
However, Abba said his decision was based on his personal beliefs and his assessment of the government’s policies.
Explaining his position, he said:
“Any government that comes up with policies, and if those policies, to me, are going to help the people, I’ll join them. And I don’t think antagonising my brother is the issue. I believe in the current regime and the current government’s policies and reforms that are taking place,”
His remarks suggest that he considers government policies more important than political family ties.
Abba listed several government initiatives as reasons for supporting Tinubu’s administration.
They include the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), road construction projects and increased allocations to state governments through the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
He also pointed to economic relief programmes as part of the policies that influenced his decision.
Through the HBTO, Abba intends to mobilise political support for Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
His pledge to campaign for the APC in Adamawa could add a new dimension to the political contest ahead of 2027.
However, the extent of his influence in the state remains to be seen as political parties prepare for the next general elections.
