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.

A prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, has urged Nigerians not to make elections a religious issue, saying voters should focus on electing leaders who can deliver good governance.

Daurawa made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview with DW, monitored by DAILY POST, while reacting to prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Jingir’s comments expressing support for the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, politics should be about competence and service rather than the religious identity of candidates.

“It shouldn’t be about religion but who is going to work, what is the person capable of doing, and what has he done?” he said.

The cleric argued that Nigeria’s democratic system is not based on religion and that the country’s Constitution does not recognise any political party as either Islamic or Christian.

“Is there any party registered by INEC as an Islamic party or a Christian party or has any religious manifesto?” he said.

Daurawa said Nigerians should be free to vote for any candidate, whether the ticket is Muslim-Muslim, Christian-Christian, Christian-Muslim or Muslim-Christian.

He added that no one should insult or attack others because of the religious composition of a political ticket.

“Nigerians have sense. They should judge candidates by what they will do and what they have done, not by religion,” he said.

The scholar called on young people to reject drug abuse, stay away from violence and weapons, and participate peacefully in the electoral process.