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OUR HOPE ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR 2027  Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, throughout his public and political life, has not been known to promote conflict or encourage disunity among Nigerians, whether through words or actions, directly or indirectly.  His engagements over the years have consistently reflected commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence, and democratic development. In view of this record, we call on Nigerians across all regions, faiths, and communities to strengthen their collective efforts in supporting a peaceful and issue-based campaign, while continuing to pray for Almighty Allah to grant him good health, long life, peace of mind, strength, and wisdom in his service to the nation. Our confidence and hope in his leadership inspire us to invite all citizens to join hands in promoting a campaign rooted in peace, unity, and national progress, with the belief that such leadership can help rescue our country from the various hardships presently confronting ...

OUR HOPE ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR 2027 On behalf of well-meaning and patriotic citizens of Nigeria, and with the voices and blessings of our religious leaders, traditional rulers, politicians, business leaders, academicians, students, workers in government and the private sector, we rise together as one people with one hope and one prayer for our nation. With deep trust, humility, and love for Nigeria, we earnestly call on His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to hear the cry of the people and answer the call of service by leading our nation as the number one citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria is at a crossroads. Our people are tired. Families are struggling. Many hearts are heavy with pain, yet they still hold on to hope. Today, that hope shines brighter as we see a green light through the ADC Party. The leadership of the party—under the steady guidance of Senator David Mark, alongside committed executives, stakeholders, and prominent Nigerians—has given the...

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO BAUCHI STATE AT 50 On behalf of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the national leadership, executives, stakeholders, and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), we extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of Bauchi State on the historic celebration of the State’s 50th anniversary. Bauchi State holds a special and unforgettable place in Nigeria’s political history. The story of Nigeria’s independence and democratic journey cannot be told without honoring Bauchi State — the home of great national heroes such as Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sa’adu Zungur, and many other outstanding leaders who dedicated their lives to the unity and progress of our country. Politically, Bauchi State remains a pillar of national development and democratic strength. No political movement seeking success in Nigeria can overlook the importance, influence, and contribution of the good people of Bauchi State. As you mark fifty years o...

CALL FOR PEACE AND UNITY  The Atiku Abubakar Peace and Unity Supporters Movement of Nigeria (AAPUSMON), with deep trust and high respect for our religious leaders, traditional institutions, and security agencies, sincerely acknowledges and appreciates their continued contributions toward sustaining peace, stability, and unity in our dear nation. We commend their selfless efforts in promoting harmony and national development and respectfully encourage them to sustain and further strengthen these efforts in the interest of our collective future.  We humbly appeal that all duties and responsibilities continue to be carried out with fairness, justice, and without discrimination based on religion, region, or tribe, as unity remains the foundation for Nigeria’s progress. Furthermore, AAPUSMON calls on all citizens and political actors across the country to reject hate speech, political violence, and divisive rhetoric at all levels, from grassroots communities to national leadership....

PRESS STATEMENT ADC RAISES ALARM OVER FORCED APC E-REGISTRATION OF CIVIL SERVANTS The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over reports that civil servants across several states are being coerced to register for the APC’s ongoing e-registration exercise, allegedly under pressure from the party’s national leadership. The ADC described the practice as economic coercion and forced membership, warning that compelling public servants to join a political party violates their constitutional right to freedom of association and undermines the neutrality of the civil service. The full statement read: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) expresses deep concern over disturbing reports emerging from several states across the country indicating that civil servants and government workers are being coerced, under pressure from the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to register for the ruling party’s ongoing e-registration exercise. These reports, which are c...

PRESS STATEMENT ELECTORAL ACT: ADC ACCUSES SENATE, HOUSE OF DELAY TACTICS Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the APC-dominated Senate of employing delay tactics in passing the 2025 Electoral Bill. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted various amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 that carry serious eligibility and compliance risks for political parties if not enacted on time. The party also noted that new provisions involving mandatory electronic voter accreditation and the transmission of results are minimum requirements on which the credibility of the 2027 elections depends and must not be undermined by unnecessary filibustering. The full statement read: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deeply concerned by the continued prevarications of the National Assembly over the 2025 Electoral Bill. Failure to promptly pass the bill for presidential assent raises suspicio...