Atiku Abubakar Claims Northern Electoral Dominance

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former Vice President and a chieftain of the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress, claimed during an interview that he commands more votes in northern Nigeria than other prominent political figures in the region. He specifically mentioned Aminu Tambuwal, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Nasir El-Rufai, stating that none of them match his electoral strength. While acknowledging Rabiu Kwankwaso's influence in Kano, Atiku Abubakar noted that the voting base in the state is now divided between Rabiu Kwankwaso and the incumbent governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Atiku Abubakar also discussed a broad political coalition forming ahead of the 2027 elections, involving parties like APC, PDP, NNPP, and Labour, which he believes represents a new direction for Nigeria. He also reiterated his past proposals for a constitutional rotational presidency and promoted consensus for the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress's 2027 presidential primary.