Nigeria's former VP Atiku Abubakar rejects Bode George's advice to wait for 2031, focusing on current issues rather than 2027 election.

Nigeria's former VP Atiku Abubakar has responded to criticism from PDP board member Bode George, who suggested Abubakar should wait until 2031 to run for president. George advised Abubakar to follow US President Joe Biden's example by stepping aside for younger candidates. However, Abubakar's media adviser Paul Ibe stated that Abubakar's focus is not on 2027, but on addressing current issues affecting Nigerians. Ibe criticized George for discussing the 2027 election while Nigeria faces economic hardships under the current administration, urging George to focus on counseling President Tinubu to reassess policies that have worsened the economic situation and deepened societal divisions.

August 28, 2024
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