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What is your vision for Nigeria's future, and what role should citizens play in achieving it? Thank you, and ameen to your prayers. What I want you to hold onto is this: the promise of this country lives in ordinary hopes. A meal your family can afford. A safe road home. A…
Hi, how will get first hand news from ordinary Nigerians when you become the president? I built Ask Atiku Abubakar as a public information portal, a place where Nigerians can engage with me directly on government policies and initiatives. It will grow into a Presiden…
Sir, over 500 candidates who were officially declared successful in the recent Nigeria Customs Service recruitment and subsequently underwent medical and physical screening were left out of training invitations. We fear that our places may have been given to others who did not undergo the same proce I understand the fear and frustration these candidates feel. To be excluded from training after passing every stage, screening, documentation and medicals, and making the final li…
What is your vision for leadership, unity, and national development, and how will you respond to citizens' ideas? Thank you for writing in, and for standing with me on this journey. I won't know if I can "buy" your idea unless you share it, I don't see it set out here. But let me tell you wha…
What is your closing message to citizens after this Q&A session? You're welcome. May God guide us aright as we endeavor to deliver on our responsibilities. I thank you for listening and for engaging with me today. God Bless. -AA
What will you do to improve purchasing power, restore targeted subsidy, and ensure transparent governance? You're welcome. I'm with you in this, and I mean to keep faith with every commitment I've made, to put purchasing power back in your pocket, to restore targeted subsidy, and to wo…
What do you expect from supporters beyond loyalty and praise? I place one responsibility on you in return: hold us accountable. Do not become someone who applauds everything I say. If this party deviates from its values, speak up. If people…
What should supporters do to prepare for and protect their votes in the 2027 election? Thank you, and may Allah bless you and your family for standing with me. I ask that you and your family join hands with all patriotic Nigerians to engage, mobilize, persuade, and…
Can you build a Nigeria worthy of its people's dreams and unfulfilled promises? Eh, za mu iya. Tare, za mu iya gina Najeriya mai cancanta da gwanintarku, mai cancanta da mafarkanku, da kuma mai cancanta ga tsararraki da ba a haifa ba tukuna. Waɗanda suka kafa…
What would you like to ask about your plans, record, or policy positions? It looks like your question didn't come through. Go ahead and ask me anything, about my plans, my record, or where I stand on any issue, and I will answer you from what I have pub…
What role do leadership, active citizenship, and investing in young people play in building Nigeria's future? Thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to write to me. I want you to know that political leadership and active citizenship matter because they are how we all work…
Why should citizens and their families turn out to vote despite low voter turnout in past elections? Na gode da bari ni in san wannan, kuma in Allah ya yarda, bari a cika wannan nufin a gare ka da iyalinka. Na faɗa a sarari ga matasanmu da kuma ga dukkan 'yan Nijeriya: kada ku ba…
What do you ask of citizens in their partnership with you? You're very welcome. It means a great deal to me that you'd take the time to engage with me on this. I'll say this to you, as I've said before: the greatest service you can do is…
What message do you have for citizens as you conclude this conversation? Thank you for listening. May God bless you, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
What motivates you to run for president, and what is the purpose of the Ask AA platform? Thank you, and I receive your good wishes with gratitude. My interest in being President has always been to serve this country. Nigeria has given me so many opportunities to becom…
What are your plans to unify Nigeria amid tribalism and religious divisions? Good evening to you too, and thank you for raising something so close to my heart. I believe our different languages and cultures are one reality, and that reality must produce a…
Will you use existing campaign structures and support groups to turn grassroots enthusiasm into organized political participation? Thank you for reaching out, and for the suggestion. I want you to know that I take this kind of input seriously, because the coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress, i…
What are your priorities and positions for the country's future? Wa alaikumu Salaam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, and good evening to you too. Thank you for reaching out. I don't have a specific policy point to respond to in your greeting, but I'…
What would you have done differently on fuel subsidy, privatization, and corruption as vice president? Let me tell you what I would have done differently, and what I am committed to doing now. On subsidy, I have always said it should be removed, because the way it was administered…
What will you do about affordability, security, and transparency in public spending and debt? Wa alaikumus salam, and welcome. It is good to hear from you all the way from Hong. From my first day in office, I will put affordability and the protection of life at the centre…
*MY FATHER SERVED NIGERIA FOR 35 YEARS. TODAY, you LIVES IN POVERTY* My father is a retired Police officer in the person of Inspector Armaya'you Bala (Rtd.). you gave 35 years of your life to the Nigeria Police Force. For 35 years, you wore the uniform, stood in the sun and in the rain, kept watch while On police welfare, I am determined to reform and reorient the police into a true public service, moving away from a regime-protection force to one focused on citizens like you. Pa…
Ya zaka gyara tatalin arziki acikin daya? On the economy, I have set out what must be done to put Nigeria back on a path of sustainable growth. I am determined to pause and reflect, because government must first understan…
Your Excellency, sunana [name], ni mai Bukata ta musamman ne,ina so naji irin tanadi da kayi mana masu bukata ta musamman tun daga wadanda basa zuwa makaranta zuwa wadanda suka kammala karatu. A huta lafiya, Allah Ubangiji ya bamu Nasara a 2027!! On this, my commitment is to make sure persons with disabilities can fully take part in society, with accessibility and equal opportunity enforced across every sector. I will enfo…
Good evening your excellency sir. Thank you for the effects and we pray that God will give you victory this time around in Jesus name sir. I want to ask about your plans for Nigeria civil servant. You're founder of PDP and workers achieved a lot during the administration of PDP be it state, federal On civil servants and workers who are suffering, I see you, the civil servants who have not received your full entitlements, the traders whose goods no one can afford to buy, the…
If you become President of Nigeria, what specific actions will you take within your first 100 days to ease the burden on ordinary Nigerians, and what measurable commitments can we hold you accountable for if those promises are not fulfilled? Nigerians don’t just need promises. We need a clear pla Nigerians don't just want promises, they want a plan they can measure, and that is exactly what I am offering. On security, I will begin, from day one, the reform of our security…
My Question to Wazirin Adamawa My name is [name], from Zamfara State, ADC Deputy Organizing Secretary. Sir, many people in our rural communities are tired of the current situation in the country and are increasingly interested in the ADC and your aspiration to become President. Howev On reaching communities with my message, I have taken this campaign directly to the people, moving through neighbourhoods and shopping areas to meet you where you are. I used the…
Your Excellency, the incoming President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN), Alhaji you, Wazirin Adamawa, GCON, In Sha Allah. My name is [name]. I am a Law student who had to discontinue my studies due to financial difficulties. However, I remain hopeful of continuing m On security, the killings happening across Nigeria, in Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau, Benue and Kano, among other places, are a reminder of how urgent this crisis has become. I have cal…
Your Excellency, thank you for this opportunity. As an economist, I believe the true measure of economic reform is not just GDP growth or exchange rate stability, but whether ordinary Nigerians can afford food, access healthcare, educate their children and earn a decent living. Today, farmers strugg On measuring progress at state, LGA and ward levels, I am committed to taking power and resources closer to where you live. I will devolve more authority to states, including givi…
salamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu rankai dai barka ga dare a tambayata nan idan allah ya baka dama a tawache hanya ko tawananayi za ka za a magance matsalar tsaro musamman yadda ta adabi yankin arewachin najeriya a tambaya ta biyu a dangane da tsadar rayuwa da yan najeriya suke ciki idan all On security, my plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, the North West and the whole of the north included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnappi…
What is your specific development plan for Jada LGA in Adamawa State? I don't have a specific plan laid out for Jada Local Government Area. What I can tell you is that I received a delegation from Jada and Ganye Local Government Areas, and I was gla…
What did you actually achieve as Vice President, especially for Northern Nigeria's development? On my years as Vice President, I was chairman of the National Economic Council and I also supervised the Bureau of Public Enterprises. Under that work, our administration saw the…
What will you say to encourage households to vote despite past election problems? I have said it plainly to our youths and to all Nigerians: do not give up on Nigeria's democracy. Elections keep being stolen and sometimes do not reflect the choice of the people…
What will you do to stop multiple voting and election rigging by the ruling party? On ending election rigging, I promise every Nigerian who has stood in line to vote and wondered whether it counted: if elected President, I will work to end election rigging. I wi…
What is your connection to Kano, and how have you supported its people? Thank you for standing with me, and I'm glad to hear from someone in Kano. Kano holds a special place for me. I led a delegation to condole with the family, the people, and the go…
What is your specific plan to tackle Nigeria's environmental crisis and improve waste management? On the environmental crisis, I will establish a National Environmental Resilience Framework. This framework will protect productive assets, boost agricultural output, create green…
What is your relationship with Obasanjo, and why do you keep seeking the presidency? On your question about President Obasanjo, I believe our country has moved past the details and exchanges around that relationship. I won't relitigate the editorial back and forth…
What practical steps will you take to reduce poverty, fix healthcare, revive universities, and create youth jobs? On poverty, I believe poverty is the greatest enemy we face, and my advocacy for deliberate, people-centred solutions to end it remains strong. This means taking the fight against…
What do you say to someone praying for you to become president in 2027? Thank you for your prayers, and I receive them with gratitude. I believe Nigeria needs courageous leadership, active citizenship, and a generation determined to make this nation w…
What are five reasons your government would be better than the APC's? Thank you for asking. Let me give you five reasons, in my own words. First, I bring experience: I served twice as Vice President and worked in the Customs Service for years, and I…
What is your response to my greeting, Mr. President? Wa alaikumu salam, and thank you for reaching out to me.
What will you do to bring back fuel subsidies and end banditry and kidnapping? On fuel subsidy, I am not bringing back the old import subsidy that paid for petrol brought in from abroad. What I am proposing, starting May 29, 2027, is a transparent production…
How are you doing today? Wa alaikumus salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. I pray this greeting finds you and your family in good health. Sources: • Post by @atiku on X · https://x.com/atiku/status/1830702…
What is your plan to let displaced Damboa families return home safely and rebuild their communities? On helping families displaced from Damboa return home, my plan covers every part of Nigeria facing this situation, and it works the same way everywhere. Before any organized retur…
When is the next election, and what will you correct in the 2026 tax law? On the tax law, I have raised a serious concern that must be addressed. The version of the Tinubu Tax Act that was gazetted does not reflect what was actually passed by the Nation…
Why isn't your manifesto modeled on Yar'Adua's seven-point agenda, and what's the philosophy behind your own plan? My manifesto is built on its own philosophy, one anchored on three fundamental principles: that every policy must be measured by its impact on citizens, that Nigeria's challenges…
How will you bridge ethnic and religious divides while ensuring fair development across all states? Nigeria's strength is in its diversity, and I believe we are all stakeholders in a united Nigeria. We must not abandon our country's fate to divisive and demagogic politicians, an…
Why didn't you and Peter Obi team up to form a united opposition against Bola Tinubu? I had a prolonged conversation with Peter Obi on the urgency of having a united opposition to challenge the Tinubu administration. That plan moved forward to the point where Peter…
What will you do to lower food and transport costs, and will you fund South-South border security and resettlement? To bring down what you pay for food and transport, my plan works on both sides of the problem. On transport, I will shift heavy cargo from roads to rail and waterways to cut conge…
What will you do about graduate unemployment, ending insurgency, and protecting votes from rigging? On jobs for our graduates: I am determined to make it begin with jobs and enterprise. We will expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, tech…
What is your main promise to Nigerians if you become president? My promise to you is simple: I will make life affordable again. This is not a political slogan to me. It is a solemn covenant with the Nigerian people. Here is what that means in…
What strategy will you use to ensure your administration benefits both Northern and Southern Nigeria equally? My plan is for every part of Nigeria, North and South alike. I believe our diversity is our strength, as Sir Ahmadu Bello once said, and I am determined that we muster the courage…
What will you do to stop election rigging and the harm caused by Tinubu's policies? On elections, my message has been consistent: the police, the military and INEC belong to Nigeria, not to any party. They do not belong to the APC. My demand is simple, the Consti…
How will you prove your promises are real and not like other politicians' broken ones? You're right to question every promise, including mine. That's exactly why I'm building the Promise Tracker, an online portal where you can follow every commitment I make, see how…
What is your fiscal and security plan to develop the Chad, Sokoto and Bida Basins? I don't have a specific fiscal or exploration framework set out for the Chad, Sokoto and Bida Basins. What I can tell you is that my security plan covers every part of Nigeria, th…
What is your agenda for the economy, security, education, and health? Yes. My agenda rests on education, security and building a stronger economy, alongside health. On the economy, my focus is on reforms that lift growth and support your livelihood.…
What message do you have for your supporters in Hadejia, Jigawa State? Thank you for your kind words and your support from Hadejia. I am grateful for every citizen standing with me as we work together to redeem the current situation in our country. M…
What do you say to grassroots supporters discouraged by past election setbacks? Your resilience as a grassroots leader means a great deal to me. I know the road has not been easy, but I ask you, as I have asked other former councilors who have stood with me,…
What will you do to move police retirees from the contributory pension scheme to defined benefit pensions and ensure timely payments? I will rebase legacy pensions to reflect today's cost of living, introduce a minimum pension guarantee so all retirees get a living income, link pension adjustments to inflation,…
What is your plan for youth employment, education and insecurity, including banditry and kidnapping? On jobs, skills and enterprise, I see millions of young Nigerians with ideas, energy and ambition, but too many cannot access the capital to turn those ideas into businesses. I am…
How do you see young Nigerians? I see you, and young Nigerians like you, not as a restless population to be managed or mobilised only at election time, but as the greatest national asset this country has ever pr…
What is this platform for? This is Ask AA, a public information portal I built so you can engage with me directly on government policies and initiatives. It will grow into a Presidential Promise Tracker, wh…
What is the purpose of this platform, and how will it ensure transparency and accountability? Wa alaikumu salaam, and welcome. I'm glad to have you here. This platform, Ask AA, is one I have built as a public information portal, a place for Nigerians to engage with me dire…
Who answers the questions here? Ask Atiku Abubakar answers you from what I have published: my plans, my manifesto and the positions I have set out in public. Most answers are put together by an AI system from th…
What initiatives will you prioritize in the first 100 days as President? Here are 4. Subsidy, Security, Education, and Streamlining the size of the Federal Government. These four items would shape the focus of my administration's agenda. I will return…
What is Ask Atiku Abubakar and how will it work? Ask Atiku Abubakar is a public information portal, a citizen engagement platform and I intend to expand it so you can engage more with government policies and initiatives. It will…
What will happen to Ask Atiku Abubakar after the elections? Ask Atiku Abubakar is a public information portal. The scope of the portal will be expanded to accommodate more public engagements on government policies and initiatives. Ask Atik…
Why did you go to Minna to meet the families of the young people who were killed? I went to Minna to commiserate with the bereaved families. It is not acceptable that our young people work on mining fields, and it is frightening that young Nigerians were arrest…
How can you ensure the donation to the bereaved families in Minna actually reached them? It is not acceptable that our young people work on mining fields. It is even more frightening that young Nigerians were arrested by the Nigerian state and killed in a manner that…
Will implementing the Oronsanye report lead to job losses? The primary objective of the Oronsanye report is not to sack people. It is a report that provides insight into how multiple government agencies perform overlapping functions. The…
What will your administration do about technology like AI and space research? I will make sure we put more investment into innovation. I believe the future belongs to tech experts, and that will be at the heart of my administration's policy on space technol…
Will you visit crisis-affected states like Benue and Zamfara? I have visited Benue State particularly a couple of times and I believe that the security crisis in the state is particularly concerning, same as Zamfara and other troubled states…
What is your plan for space technology and artificial intelligence? I will ensure that we put more investments into innovation. I believe that the future belongs to tech experts and that will be at the heart of my administration's policy on space…
Will you continue the NIN policy, and how will you address its challenges? Nigeria must have a system of identity documentation. We can always improve on the current threshold that the NIN offers. It is also important that we improve on data protection s…
Has your policy on mining changed from 2023 to date? Our policy on mining is going to focus more on local value addition. We will open up the sector and attract more foreign private investments. Nigeria's natural resources must crea…
How much does rent cost in cities like Abuja and Lagos right now? It varies a lot. In Abuja, you can find a one-bedroom flat for around ₦1 million on the outskirts, but in central areas it can cost ₦3 million, ₦5 million or more a year. In Lagos…
Many communities in northern Nigeria depend on wells that dry up during the dry season. What is your plan for sustainable water supply? I understand how hard it is when a well runs dry and your family is left without water. My administration will focus on deep-aquifer drilling, rainwater harvesting infrastructure,…
Will the Ogoni cleanup happen under your government, and who will be held accountable? My administration will accelerate the Ogoni cleanup, strictly enforce environmental restoration across all oil-producing areas, and apply strict "polluter pays" legal liability to…
Why do you think relief is suddenly being announced now, so close to 2027? I believe the answer is becoming increasingly obvious. After more than three years of hardship, you are now being offered what looks like a temporary dose of political anaesthesia…
What kind of country do you want to leave for the next generation when it comes to identity and division? I believe our generation of leaders has a responsibility to leave you a country in which your identity is a source of pride, not a weapon politicians use against you. That means r…
What in your background and career qualifies you to lead Nigeria? I am Atiku Abubakar. I was born in Jada, Adamawa State, in 1946. My father died when I was a boy, and I fought my way through school. I served Nigeria in the Customs Service from…
Would you relocate communities at risk of erosion, and who funds that? For places facing erosion, my National Flood and Erosion Management Plan will dredge the River Niger and River Benue, manage dam releases systematically, and direct the Ecological…
Will affected communities receive compensation for environmental pollution that destroyed their livelihoods? I hear you, and I know what it means when your farm or your fishing grounds can no longer feed your family. On oil spills and pollution destroying livelihoods in communities like…
Would you end ASUU strikes by meeting the agreements, or by changing the law? To end ASUU strikes, I am committed to honoring all signed labor agreements. Alongside this, I will work to grant genuine financial and administrative autonomy to public universit…
What compensation or support will displaced families receive upon returning home? Based on what I've laid out, returning families would receive rebuilding grants, basic household assets, starter seeds and tools, and micro-loans, along with the immediate restora…
If state governments and communities disagree about how to resolve farmer-herder conflicts, what role will the Federal Government play? My plan sets out clear roles so that disputes do not stall over who is responsible. Intelligence is assigned to federal agencies, operational policing to states, and early-warning…
Would you allow states to generate and distribute their own electricity? Yes. I believe there is an urgent need to remove the entire electricity value chain from the exclusive list and grant states the power to generate, transmit, and distribute electr…
As a Fulani man, can you be trusted to be fair in a farmer-herder dispute? My plan treats violent crimes as criminal acts regardless of ethnicity. That is the standard I hold myself to. For resolving disputes, I am setting up Community Peace and Alternat…
Would you prioritise new projects or finish abandoned ones first? On abandoned projects, my plan is to deal with them head-on, not leave them to pile up. I will put in place a $25 billion private-sector-led Infrastructure Development Fund, with…
How will you fix prepaid meter shortages and ensure transparent electricity billing? This is something I'm determined to fix. I want to see a mass rollout of prepaid meters, targeting full coverage, with high-density and underserved communities given priority. I a…
Will you reform or scrap the NYSC? I would reform the NYSC, not scrap it. It remains one of the most significant policies ever conceived in this country, and I have called for a review of its mandate to reflect the…
How will you make sure the public knows what happens with crude oil barrels given to refineries? I will make sure we know how many barrels receive support, which refinery receives them, what is produced, what it costs the taxpayer and what benefit you receive. There will be n…
Is a student loan the same as a scholarship? No. A student loan is not a scholarship, it is a liability. For me, the real test of an education policy is whether your family can educate your children without being pushed into…
What do you want young Nigerians to do after an event like this? I want you to take what you have gained here back to your states, local governments, wards, campuses and communities, and not let it end there. Organise it. Multiply it. Turn it i…
What role do you want ordinary Nigerians to play in your movement? I am asking you to step forward, not for a title, but because you believe you have something to offer. I want you to help build a party rooted in the people, disciplined, democrat…
What kind of party are you trying to build with the ADC? I want us to build a party that is rooted in the people, disciplined in organisation, democratic in character, and genuinely open to a new generation. This is why I am asking you…
What kind of Nigeria are you hoping to build? I want us to build a Nigeria where electricity works reliably enough that a young entrepreneur does not spend a big part of his income generating his own power. Where a twenty-thr…
What do you want young people in this party to do? I want you to lead, not wait for permission. Seek leadership positions, contest elections, become councillors, legislators and governors. Build as entrepreneurs who employ Nigeria…
Do you think Nigerians from different regions and religions are divided by different interests? No. The unemployed graduate in Kano is not your enemy because you come from Enugu, and the struggling entrepreneur in Lagos does not have different interests from the one in Makur…
What kind of Nigeria do you want when it comes to elections? I want a Nigeria where people vote peacefully, the votes are counted transparently, the winner governs, the loser prepares for another contest, and the country moves forward. For…
What are the biggest challenges holding back young Nigerians today? Many young Nigerians are struggling against unreliable electricity, poor infrastructure, insecurity, unemployment and limited access to capital. Graduates are searching endlessly…
How do you see young Nigerians who are still here, surviving despite everything? I see extraordinary ingenuity in you. You hustle, trade, drive, code, create, farm, and build businesses from bedrooms, turning smartphones into offices and social media into mark…
What are you offering young Nigerians who feel frustrated with the country today? I have come to offer you a partnership to change the conditions that created those frustrations, and to ask you to become active participants in building the Nigeria you deserve.…
What do you want to say to young Nigerians who feel they've been told to wait their turn? I want young Nigerians to know that your time is not tomorrow. Your time is now. For too long, young people have been told to be patient and to prepare because they are the leader…
What do you want young Nigerians to know about their future in this country? I want you to know that I believe in you - in your intelligence, your creativity and your resilience. I am determined to build a Nigeria where competence matters more than connect…
Are tribe, religion or region really the problem, or are shared issues like jobs, power and security? I believe those who benefit from our divisions have convinced us that our neighbour is our enemy, telling us our problem is our tribe, our religion, or our region. But the real pr…
What is your message to young Nigerians about voting? If millions of you participate peacefully, vote responsibly and defend the integrity of the process, no amount of money can overcome the collective will of the people. Democracy b…
How should citizens respond to politicians who only call them "leaders" during elections? I understand the pattern: caps, T-shirts, a little money, then silence once the election is over. Do not mortgage your future to people who only remember your name during campaign…
What do you want to say to young Nigerians before they vote? I ask you not to exchange four years of your future for one afternoon of inducement. I have spent much of my life fighting for democracy, justice and the progress of our country,…
What do you see happening to young Nigerians today? I see graduates searching endlessly for jobs that do not exist. I see entrepreneurs spending more on diesel than on growing their businesses. I see brilliant young people leaving…
What do you think about Nigeria's young people? I see young Nigerians as the greatest national asset this country has ever produced. I see innovators building world-class businesses from laptops and mobile phones, young farmers…
What do you want done about the ₦800 billion deducted from state governments' allocations? I have said the Federal Government must immediately restore the ₦800 billion that was unlawfully deducted from state allocations, and must give a complete account of how those fun…
How will corps members be deployed under your plan? I will deploy corps members to communities and sectors where their skills are most needed, particularly in education, healthcare, agriculture, and public service delivery. This wi…
What will you do differently to fix stalled power projects and ensure completion? I will audit all stalled power projects so we know exactly what has been abandoned and why. Viable uncompleted projects will be converted into public-private concessions to get th…
Why should citizens question every candidate, including you? Because this country belongs to you, and you deserve plans that can be examined, not just promises. I am asking the young person who wonders if their vote matters, the parent who…
What do you say about the five young Nigerians arrested in Borno for wearing "Tinubu Must Go" T-shirts? I repeat my call for their release. The police have made further allegations against them, and those allegations must be tested fairly. But a political slogan on a shirt must neve…
What do you think young Nigerians need most right now? I see their talent wherever I go: young people learning new skills, building things, and looking for a chance to serve their country. What they need first is work that pays enough…
What will you do about the rising cost of food and living? I see what families are facing: an egg that cost about ₦88 in April 2023 now costs about ₦261, and a loaf of bread that was about ₦500 is now about ₦2,000 for a smaller loaf. That…
What is your message about Nigeria's young people? I believe Nigeria cannot secure its future without deliberately investing in its young people. That means expanding opportunities for them and enabling them to pursue legitimate a…
What are you calling for regarding the 37 victims? I am calling for the truth. I am calling for accountability. And I am demanding justice for all 37 victims.
How would lowering fuel costs help people like farmers and traders? Energy and transportation costs run through agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, markets and household spending, so my production-subsidy proposal is part of a broader affordabi…
What are you proposing to do about the high cost of food and fuel in Nigeria? I believe we must attack the high cost of fuel, transportation and food head-on. That is why I have put forward a production-subsidy proposal, designed to put affordability back a…
What do you want young Nigerians to do to make a difference? I ask three things of you: register, organise, and lead. Register, because many have grown cynical about politics and doubt their vote matters, but if you give up your vote, someo…
What is your plan for the National Youth Service Corps? I am determined to reposition the NYSC so it reflects current national needs. This means expanding opportunities for young people and strengthening the Corps' contribution to nati…
What is your plan to fix pensions for retirees? I am determined to guarantee pension dignity so that a lifetime of work leads to security, not hardship. I will rebase legacy pensions to reflect today's cost of living, correctin…
What will you do to help students and elderly people with transport costs? I will introduce subsidized public transport for students and senior citizens nationwide. I will partner with state governments and transport operators to bring down fares in a ta…
What do you think Japa really means for Nigeria? Japa is more than a slang word to me. It is a verdict on a system that has failed to give many of our brightest young people enough reason to believe their dreams can be realised…
What will you do to make life easier for persons with disabilities? I am determined to see persons with disabilities fully included in society. This means enforcing accessibility standards in public infrastructure, schools, workplaces, transportat…
What will you do to support poor and vulnerable Nigerians? I will put people at the centre of national development by enacting a Social Protection Act that guarantees access to safety nets, pensions, and social insurance. This will make s…
What will Nigerian embassies abroad do for citizens and for the country? I am determined to make our embassies and missions focus on investment, trade, citizen protection, and strategic partnerships. This means setting clear performance targets for emb…
What will you do to support Nigeria's music, film, fashion and creative industries? I will use these industries as a tool of influence for Nigeria. I am committed to supporting the global distribution and promotion of Nigerian creative content, establishing cultu…
How will you make it easier to obtain proper legal title to land? I will make land titling fast, transparent and de-politicized, removing discretionary bottlenecks in approvals. I am introducing a time-bound system targeting a "30-day digital ti…
What is your plan for growing Nigeria's data and tech industries? I will support the growth of data-driven industries, including analytics, cloud services, and digital platforms. This sits alongside strong data protection frameworks, secure digi…
How will you improve digital identity systems to support financial inclusion and public services? I will develop secure and interoperable digital identity systems to support financial inclusion, public services, and business transactions. This is part of treating data as a str…
What is your plan for e-sports and gaming in Nigeria? I want to position Nigeria as a leading hub for e-sports and digital gaming in Africa by supporting infrastructure, talent development, and investment in the sector. This means su…
What is your plan for developing sports in Nigeria? I want to create an enabling environment for private investment in sports leagues and management, and ensure local leagues are broadcast live on national television to build visib…
What will you do to help Nigeria's entertainment industry, like film and music, grow? I will work to create an enabling environment for investment, financing, and global competitiveness in Nigeria's creative sector. This means supporting the growth of the entertain…
What will you do to attract climate finance for Nigeria? I will unlock climate and green finance by building structured funding pipelines that attract green bonds, carbon market investments, and development partner financing. Alongside…
Will electricity subsidies be targeted at poorer households? Yes. I will separate subsidies from tariffs, so government support goes directly to low-income households and small businesses without distorting pricing. Alongside this, I will s…
What will you do to bring down the cost of data? I will treat data as essential infrastructure, not a luxury, so you can learn, work, and connect without being priced out. I will work with telecom providers to reduce the cost of…
How will you make sure your reforms don't make life harder for ordinary people? I have said that reform must be sequenced, supported, and humane, so that you are not pushed further into hardship in the process. Every policy I pursue, from the economy to secur…
What is the main goal of your plan for Nigeria? My goal is simple and urgent: to return subsidy and bring down the high cost of living, to end insecurity across the nation, create more job opportunities for you, and ensure stri…
Have you been recognised internationally for your work? Yes. In 2011, the National Peace Corps Association of the United States made me the first recipient of its Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award, for my contribution to democracy an…
Have you received any honorary degrees from Nigerian universities? Yes. I have received honorary doctorates from the University of Maiduguri, the University of Calabar, Igbinedion University in Okada, the Federal University of Technology in Yola,…
What traditional titles have you been given? I was appointed Turaki Adamawa in 1982. Over the years, traditional institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have also honoured me with numerous chieftaincy titles. Th…
What is your message to South-East voters on their quest for the presidency and why should they trust you? I have said repeatedly that I represent the best political bridge to actualize the dream of a Southeast presidency. I make the assertion with all sense of modesty based on our sha…
Would you support zoning when it doesn’t personally benefit you and, if elected, would you support a Southern candidate to succeed you? I am not sure that there has been any politician in Nigeria who has made more sacrifice than me to protect the principle of power rotation. In the 1993 presidential election that…
What caused the fallout with President Olusegun Obasanjo, and how do you respond to his criticism? There is a volume of editorial opinions concerning the working relationship between me and President Obasanjo. I believe the country has moved past those details and exchanges. Th…
Why do you keep seeking the presidency, and is it driven by personal ambition or national service? I have said it several times that my interest in being president of Nigeria is to serve the country. Nigeria has given me so many opportunities to be who I am today. If God has gi…
Do you support Sharia Law and what limits should it have within Nigeria’s constitutional system? Of course, as a Muslim, I believe in the Sharia Law. However, its application within the Nigerian society, being a multi-religious entity, should be limited to customary law inter…
Do you support Nigeria’s blasphemy laws and should anyone ever be punished or killed for alleged blasphemy? The essence of the law is to provide broad protection to the fundamental rights to life and human dignity. In both civil law and religious laws, the protection of human life is no…
How will you make sure mining benefits Nigeria while protecting the environment? I will organize artisanal miners into formal cooperatives, deploy an expanded Mining Marshal corps to halt illegal sites, and enforce mandatory Environmental Impact Assessments be…
Flooding and erosion keep destroying farms, roads and homes. What is your plan to manage this? I'll execute a National Flood and Erosion Management Plan: dredging the River Niger and River Benue, systematically managing dam releases, and directing Ecological Fund resources…
How will you provide sustainable clean drinking water to underserved communities? I hear you. No family should have to walk far or pay daily for water. I will launch a National Rural Water Supply Initiative, working with state and local governments to drill sol…
What will happen to programmes like N-Power under your administration? I will transform youth programmes like N-Power into structured enterprise incubators. This is part of my plan to establish a $10 billion Economic Stimulus and Startup Financing Fu…
What happened with the US Senate investigation into your finances? That Senate Committee was never an indictment against me. The American Senate had flagged high net worth offshore inflows into the United States, which were deposited into account…
Why did you delete your tweet about the killing of Deborah Samuel? I don't believe in jungle justice in any form. I wasn't aware of the killing when my staff first posted about it on my account, but several calls alerted me that the news was alre…
Why did you leave the PDP to join the APC? I was frustrated that the PDP would not enthrone internal democracy as part of its policy, so I parted ways with the party I had helped found and joined the progressives under the…
How did you get into politics? I embraced active politics in 1989, drawn in by Shehu Musa Yar'Adua. I became one of Nigeria's loudest voices against military rule and took part in the pro-democracy movements of…
Did you or your family benefit from the privatisation of government companies? No. Not a single one of the companies sold to private companies is traceable to a buyer related to me. No member of my family bought any of those companies on my behalf, and the s…
What did you do before you went into politics? I joined the Customs and Excise Department in 1969 and served in Kano, Maiduguri, Kaduna, Seme, Ibadan and Lagos. I rose to Deputy Director before retiring meritoriously in 1986.…
Where are you from and how did you grow up? I was born in Jada, in Adamawa State, to Garba Atiku and Aisha Kande Abubakar. My father, who was the breadwinner of our home, passed away, but I was determined to get an educatio…
Did you take part in student leadership when you were young? Yes. My interest in leadership began at the School of Hygiene in Kano, where I was elected President of the Students Union during the radical students' union politics of the 1960s…

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