Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.

Kwankwaso made the call while speaking to members of the Fulani Farmers Association who visited him at his Abuja residence.

He urged supporters of Atiku, the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, to persuade him to step aside and focus on his traditional responsibilities, citing his age and health.

“Go to the Wazirin of Adamawa’s house and tell him in Fulani that he needs to focus on his traditional title of Wazirin, given his age and health,” Kwankwaso said.

He added, “If Allah grants us success, we will take good care of him, especially since you all come from Adamawa. An apology should be offered to him.”

The statement comes months after Atiku acknowledged that the 2027 election could be his final attempt at becoming Nigeria’s president.

Asked whether turning 80 by 2027 would make the stakes higher, Atiku said, “Certainly yes, because the stakes are higher and I believe that will be my last outing.”

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