African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be his last time contesting for the presidency.

Atiku, a former vice president, disclosed this during a Facebook live session.

The former vice president has pursued the presidency of Nigeria for decades, and has secured a ticket for another run in 2027.

His political journey includes serving as vice president from 1999 to 2007 and switching between various political parties.

However, Atiku said: “Whether I win or lose, 2027 will be my last time contesting for the presidency.”

The former vice president also alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s academic certificates are fake.

Atiku maintained that Nigeria’s president should not have questions surrounding his academic qualifications.

“I was the one who raised the issue surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic certificates, and I stand by my position that there was forgery.

“It is unacceptable for the President of Nigeria to have such questions surrounding his academic credentials,” he added.

The National Executive Council of the OK Movement on Wednesday met with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and reaffirmed its commitment to victory in the 2027 general elections.

Led by its Director-General, Hon. John Ughulu, the movement discussed its mobilisation efforts and its role in the 2027 presidential campaign.

Present at the meeting were key national and zonal leaders, including National Secretary Saadatu Mohammed Sanni, National Director of Administration and HR, Mrs Aisha Aliyu Abdulrahman and National Director of Operations, Hon. Francis Nnodi.

Others were the Director of Mobilisation and Outreach, Rev. Victor Ekam; and zonal coordinators Chris Elijah (South-South), Adefolaseye Adebayo (South-West), and Alhaji Sulaiman Abubakar (North-Central).

The National Exco and zonal coordinators reaffirmed their commitment to the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket and pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation, coordination, and voter engagement across the country ahead of the 2027 elections.

They also expressed their determination to work tirelessly towards securing victory for Peter Obi and his running mate under the platform of the NDC.

“The mission is clear. The commitment is unwavering. NDC all the way,” they said.

DAILY POST reports that the OK Movement comprises supporters of Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso.

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson, Segun Sowunmi, has expressed concern over the controversy he believes could follow the 2027 presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu may face allegations of electoral manipulation even if he secures victory.

Sowunmi spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday while discussing Tinubu’s prospects in the 2027 presidential race.

The PDP chieftain said the outcome of the election itself would not be the only issue confronting the country, arguing that the reaction of defeated candidates and their supporters could have greater implications for national stability.

“I pity him (Tinubu) because after he wins, they’re going to start saying he rigged,” Sowunmi said.

He maintained that the ability of political parties and their supporters to accept the result of the election would be critical to maintaining peace after the poll.

According to him, the electorate has the power to determine who governs them, and politicians must be willing to respect that choice even when the result favours their opponents.

“The biggest challenge for the stability of this country going forward is not so much who will win or who will lose, but how they will accept outcomes,” he said.

Sowunmi said an election could produce a result different from the expectations of a candidate, stressing that such an outcome should not automatically become a basis for claims of wrongdoing or attempts to destabilise the country.

“Because if you do an election and people can vote for you, they can vote for your rival,” he said.

He added that continued rejection of an electoral outcome after an opponent has been declared winner could create a situation where the person who received the people’s votes becomes the target of accusations and agitation.

“And if they do happen to vote for your rival and he wins, if you insist that all you are going to be doing is screaming up and down and instigating the society, how does the winner become the victim of the votes people gave him?” Sowunmi asked.

He urged political actors to place the stability of Nigeria above partisan interests by accepting the decision of voters and pursuing legitimate channels to challenge disputed results.