Alhaji Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has formally parted ways with his father’s political camp to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
Abba announced the move in Abuja, where he unveiled a campaign initiative for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). As part of the rollout, he donated 10 buses to boost logistics for the president’s reelection machinery and laid out plans for a two-million man mobilization march in the Federal Capital Territory.
“Political conviction is a matter of personal judgment, conscience, and the freedom of every individual to make independent choices,” Abba told reporters in Abuja.
The defection delivers a striking blow to the elder Abubakar, a persistent opposition figure who has contested the presidency multiple times. The former vice president’s camp has not yet issued a formal statement addressing the family split.
Political analysts note that the move highlights the fluid nature of alliances as parties position themselves ahead of 2027. Abba insisted that his support stems from a personal belief in the administration’s policy direction rather than familial obligation.
“For us, supporting the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda must translate into meaningful actions that positively affect the everyday lives of Nigerians,” Abba said.
The campaign initiative is scheduled to kick off in Abuja before expanding nationwide, adding fresh momentum to the ruling party’s early mobilization efforts.