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I won’t impose my will on my children or Nigerians – Atiku speaks on son’s detection to APC
Atiku Abubakar stresses that political differences within families are natural, noting his son Abba’s move to the APC was personal.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clarified that the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was made independently and without his influence, stressing that personal political choices are a natural feature of democratic societies.
In a statement posted on his social media account on Thursday, Atiku described his son’s action as a personal decision rooted in individual conviction, noting that political differences within families should not be misconstrued as unusual or threatening to democratic values.
“As a democrat, I do not compel my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not attempt to impose my will on Nigerians,” he said.
The former vice president emphasised that his long-standing commitment to democracy is anchored on freedom of choice and respect for divergent views, regardless of personal or family ties.
However, Atiku expressed deep concern over what he described as the poor performance of the APC-led government, accusing it of inflicting severe economic and social hardship on Nigerians through ineffective governance and policy failures.
“What remains deeply troubling is the state of governance under the APC and the growing economic and social burden imposed on our people,” he stated.
Reaffirming his political stance, Atiku said he remains firmly committed to working with other reform-minded Nigerians to provide an alternative leadership direction for the country.
“I remain resolute in my commitment to collaborate with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and present Nigerians with a credible alternative that delivers relief, hope and sustainable progress,” he added.
The statement appears aimed at drawing a clear distinction between personal family decisions and Atiku’s continued opposition to the APC, as political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to take shape.
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