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A key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, on Monday disclosed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may become the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria in 2027, if God permits.
Momodu insisted that Atiku stands a strong chance of becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027.
He spoke while fielding questions from participants of an X Space session titled “Avrilsspace: The Electoral Mathematics for 2027.”
Atiku has been contesting for the presidency since 1993, when he stepped down for MKO Abiola under the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Jos, Plateau State.
In the 2023 presidential election, Atiku lost to President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Ahead of the 2027 election, there are indications that he might once again vie for the presidency.
Momodu said: “There is no conflict of interest anywhere, Atiku has been running since 1993 and if God favours him, he may likely become the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria, I leave that to God.
“Like I said, I’m never a desperate supporter of any candidate, I’m a realist but I believe that he stands the best chance today. He’s in good health, his business is thriving, and his family is adorable.
“He has conducted his lifestyle in a very simple and straightforward manner; despite the occasional skirmishes with his then boss, Obasanjo, he has never uttered any insult against him.”
Northern youths under the auspices of the Arewa Youth Assembly have described as “governance by ambush” the newly enacted tax reform laws signed by President Bola Tinubu.
This was contained in a statement by the Speaker of the Assembly, Mohammed Salihu-Danlami, on Sunday in Kaduna.
The group alleged that the version gazetted and released to the public differs from what was passed by the National Assembly.
