Atiku Abubakar has said no aspirant in the African Democratic Congress will withdraw from the party’s presidential race ahead of the 2027 elections, rejecting reports that he is under pressure to step aside for a southern candidate. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media adviser, Paul Ib
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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.

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