Atiku shrugs off defections, says 2027 will be Nigerians vs APC

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the 2027 presidential election will be decided by voters rather than high‑profile defections, describing the contest as Nigerians versus the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His comment came after Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, taking his cabinet and most state legislators with him. Atiku, who is now a leading figure in the African Democratic Congress, emphasized that politicians are free to choose their affiliations and that defections are not new or decisive. He implied that the upcoming election will hinge on the electorate’s choice. The developments suggest continued realignment ahead of the 2027 polls.

Key entitiesAtiku AbubakarAll Progressives Congress (APC)African Democratic CongressAhmadu FintiriPeoples Democratic Party (PDP)

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Reported by 8 sources: ripples, Vanguard, The Nation, The Cable, pm_news, the_whistler, Blueprint, The Guardian Nigeria. Also confirmed by This Day.

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