Atiku’s son Abba officially defects to APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election

Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He received his APC membership card on Monday at his Gwadabawa Ward in Yola, Adamawa State, before being formally welcomed by the party’s State Executive Council at the APC secretariat in Yola.

Speaking to party executives and members during the reception, Abba said his decision to join the APC was influenced by the performance of President Bola Tinubu. He described Tinubu as the best option for Nigeria at this time and pledged to support his re-election in 2027.

Abba’s defection comes about six months after his father left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he is reportedly consolidating his political base ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

While Atiku is now aligned with the ADC, Abba has joined the ruling APC and is openly campaigning for President Tinubu’s second term.

Welcoming him into the party, the APC State Chairman, Barrister Idris Shuaibu, commended Abba’s confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and said the party values the experience and influence he brings.

Shuaibu added that the APC leadership is pleased to have Abba as part of its ranks as it prepares for future political contests.