The wife of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Titi Abubakar, has urged Nigerian youths to support her husband’s presidential ambition, describing him as an experienced politician who is seeking office to improve the lives of Nigerians.
Titi made the remarks on Thursday at an African Democratic Congress (ADC) All Support Groups Town Hall Meeting in Abuja, where she called on young Nigerians to take an active role in shaping the country’s political future ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Describing her husband as a “sellable material,” Titi said Atiku has extensive political experience and would not need to learn the responsibilities of governance if elected president, She also described the former vice president as a philanthropist and said his decision to seek the presidency was motivated by a desire to contribute to Nigeria rather than enrich himself. According to her, Atiku would not be coming into government to “chop government money,” but to give back to Nigerians and help young people understand how government works.
Titi also addressed Atiku’s reported pledge to serve only one term if elected in 2027. She expressed confidence that Nigerians would eventually want him to remain in office beyond his first four years if they were satisfied with his performance.
She suggested that Atiku could use his first term to prepare his deputy for eventual succession, describing this as part of the experience that could strengthen the country’s political leadership.
The comments come as political parties and support groups intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with several major political figures already positioning themselves for the contest.
Titi placed particular emphasis on the role of young Nigerians in the coming election. She described youths as important “foot soldiers” for the ADC campaign and urged them to participate actively at the grassroots, protect their votes and resist attempts to influence their choices with money.
She warned that accepting money in exchange for votes could have consequences beyond the immediate financial benefit, arguing that young voters should consider the future of their generation when making political decisions.
Titi also said Atiku had pledged that youths and women would receive 40 per cent of government appointments if he wins the presidency.
Beyond her campaign for Atiku, she criticised the current administration of President Bola Tinubu over what she described as worsening economic conditions and difficulties facing Nigerians.
She claimed that the country's economy was struggling and questioned how ordinary citizens were coping with the rising cost of living. Those claims represent her political assessment of the current administration.
The ADC town hall, themed “Together We Can Build the Nigeria We Desire,” focused on grassroots mobilisation, youth and women's participation, polling-unit coordination and vote protection.
With the 2027 election approaching, Titi’s comments add to the growing political campaign around Atiku, particularly the effort to attract younger voters who are expected to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the election.