Tag: Atiku Abubakar
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Abba Abubakar Defects to APC, Throws Support Behind Tinubu for 2027
Overview In a move that could reshape party dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections, Abba Abubakar, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The young political figure publicly pledged support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027, signaling…
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Obi-Kwankwaso Plot Against Atiku Shakes Nigerian Opposition
Background: A Shifting Opposition Landscape The Nigerian political arena is once again witnessing whispers of realignment ahead of the 2027 elections. Reports suggest that former presidential contenders Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have rekindled their working relationship, with a view to challenging the front-runner Atiku Abubakar for the ADC ticket in a bid to reshape…
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Atiku on Tax Reform: Only Fresh Passage, Not Re-Gazetting, Validates Laws
Introduction Nigeria’s tax reform debate has reignited attention as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar weighed in on the National Assembly’s decision to re-gazette the recently passed tax reform laws. Atiku argues that true validation comes from a fresh passage of the legislation rather than a re-gazetting process. His stance adds another layer to the ongoing discussion…
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Atiku Warns: Only Fresh Passage, Not Re-Gazetting, Can Validate Tax Reform Laws
Background Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has weighed in on Nigeria’s ongoing debate over the country’s tax reform laws, cautioning that a fresh passage of the legislation, rather than simply re-gazetting an already passed measure, is what truly validates the reforms. His comments come as the National Assembly debates how best to formalize the changes through…
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Atiku Calls Fresh Passage Essential: Re-Gazetting Tax Reform Laws Isn’t Enough
Introduction: A Call for Fresh Passage Nigeria’s political landscape is once again pivoting around the mechanics of reform. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has publicly challenged the National Assembly’s plan to re-gazette the recently passed tax reform laws. He argues that re-gazetting would not legitimately validate the reforms and that only fresh passage—the explicit approval of…