2027: ATIKU TO QUIT PARTISAN POLITICS, EMBRACE ELDER STATESMAN ROLE

ATIKU TO QUIT PARTISAN POLITICS, EMBRACE ELDER STATESMAN ROLE


A member of the House of Representatives from Adamawa State, Muhammed Basil, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from active partisan politics and reposition himself as a national elder statesman.

Basil, who represents Jada/Ganye/Toungo/Mayo-Belwa Federal Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the call during a telephone interview on Wednesday, barely weeks after one of Atiku’s sons publicly declared support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the lawmaker, Atiku has reached a stage in his political career where his experience and influence would be better utilised in an advisory capacity rather than through direct political contests.

“There comes a time in life when one must step aside and allow younger people to take over, especially when age is no longer on your side,” Basil said.

He described the former vice president as a highly influential and respected political figure, noting that transitioning into an elder statesman role would help preserve his legacy while guiding the next generation of leaders.

“When you look back and realise that many of your contemporaries have exited the political stage, it is more honourable to take a bow and become a political compass for younger politicians. Atiku’s place as an elder statesman at the national level is already waiting,” he added.

Basil further stated that Atiku’s long-standing contributions to Nigeria’s political development should be recognised, arguing that exiting active partisan politics at a time of continued relevance would be a dignified move.

“There is diminishing return in everything. When people around you begin to move in different political directions, it is often a sign that you have reached a turning point,” he said.

Commenting on the political outlook of the PDP in Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 elections, the lawmaker maintained that the party remains firmly rooted in the state and faces no serious opposition.

“Politics is not played only in the media. Some people make noise daily, but on election day, they are nowhere to be found because they lack grassroots presence,” Basil said.

Meanwhile, Abba Atiku, one of the former vice president’s sons, recently defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He received his APC membership card at Gwadabawa Ward in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Abba said his decision was driven by his support for the policies and leadership style of President Tinubu, whom he described as focused on national development and inclusiveness.

He expressed confidence that President Tinubu would secure a second term in 2027, citing ongoing economic and human development initiatives.

Another son of the former vice president, Adamu Atiku, remains a member of the PDP and currently serves as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State under Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.

Atiku Abubakar is presently associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a presidential aspirant, with none of his children reported to be actively involved in the party.

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