“I regret helping form APC in 2014; Nigeria’s democracy is at risk” — Atiku Abubakar
Former Nigerian vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed regret for his function in forming the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, at some point of a press convention in Abuja on February 26, 2026.
Atiku displays on 2014 political selections
speaking to reporters amid microphones from numerous media stores, Atiku highlighted concerns over the united states’s political and financial trajectory, warning of a potential collapse of democracy.
“We did this exercise in 2014. now not so? We got here collectively and shaped APC due to the fact we felt democracy used to be defective in 2014, just for us to emerge as inside the identical position we found ourselves in in 2014, worse,” he stated, gesturing emphatically.
Atiku pointed to worsening safety and financial challenges underneath the present day administration, saying the situation had deteriorated compared to 2014.
current challenges surpass beyond struggles
“because 2014, the principal assignment was insecurity here and there, the financial system, and so on and so forth. Now, it’s even worse than what we fought in 2014,” he delivered.
He warned of broader consequences for Africa, noting Nigeria’s position as the continent’s largest democracy.
“The disintegrate of democracy in Nigeria goes to result in the collapse of democracy in Africa due to the fact we are the largest democracy in Africa. We have to make sure we restore actual democracy to our u . s . a .,” Atiku said, underscoring the urgency of political reforms and civic engagement to protect democratic ideas.
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