Atiku’s Ally Speaks on Whether PDP Candidate Will Run for President Again or Not

• A prominent supporter of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Daniel Bwala, has revealed that the former vice president will contest for president again
• Bwala revealed this information on Tuesday, January 2, during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television
• The legal practitioner further disclosed that Atiku understands the private sector, adding that Nigeria’s economy can only come alive if it is led by the private sector-oriented individual

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 6-year-experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria

FCT, Abuja - Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the defunct presidential campaign organisation of Atiku Abubakar, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain will still contest for the presidential seat in 2027.

Bwala made this known during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today on Tuesday night, January 2.

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Atiku not giving up on the presidency

Legit.ng reports that Atiku, 77, ran unsuccessfully for President of Nigeria six times, in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023.

Asked if he sees the former vice president running again for president, PDP's Daniel replied:

“Sure, he would run. He has the capacity, he has the wisdom, he has the knowledge, he has the energy and the zest, and he is a president we never had, because to be honest with you, if there is any politician who understands the private sector, it is Atiku Abubakar. And this our economy can only come alive if there is a private sector-led economy.”

Let’s work together for Nigeria – Tinubu tells Atiku

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu reiterated his appeal for a united effort to make Nigeria the country that its citizens earnestly desire.

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The president urged Atiku and his other political rivals to join forces with him to build the nation that the people are clamouring for.

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Legit.ng also reported that Atiku called on President Tinubu-led federal government to ensure that the economic hardship confronting Nigerians was addressed in 2024.

The PDP chieftain made the call in his New Year message to Nigerians.

How PDP can defeat APC: Analyst

Meanwhile, a political analyst, Akinleye Oluwasegun, has said "the best way" Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, can defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election "is through a merger".

Akinleye noted that Atiku has already called for the adoption of the merger strategy.

Source: Legit.ng