Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to the recent defection of his son, Abba Abubakar, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
PlatinumPost reports that Abba on Thursday left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC, where he pledged to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The move comes amid Atiku’s own 2027 presidential ambition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Atiku addressed the development in a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, stressing that his son’s political decision was made independently.
He stated: “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.
“What truly concerns me is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and social hardships it has imposed on our people.
“I remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and offer Nigerians a credible alternative that brings relief, hope, and progress.”
Atiku was the presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2019 and 2023 general elections.
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