The Atiku Haske Organisation has expelled Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, following his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress and endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

In a statement released on Saturday, the group’s National Secretary and Convener, Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari said Abba had no authority to issue directives to the organisation, noting that he neither founded nor registered the group.

“The Atiku Haske Organisation was founded by us. Abba was merely invited to join the group. He neither contributed a single naira to the organisation nor does he possess its certificate of registration. We are, therefore, under no obligation to adhere to any directive from him,” Bakari said.

The organisation accused Abba of acting contrary to its collective decisions, values, and principles, prompting his expulsion. Bakari declared any instruction allegedly issued by Abba regarding the group’s political stance as “null, void and dead on arrival.””

The group categorically denied defecting from the African Democratic Congress, emphasizing that while it was previously aligned with the Peoples Democratic Party, members collectively resolved to move to the ADC, a decision that remains unchanged.

Despite expelling his son, the organisation reaffirmed its support for the former vice president, describing him as “the most credible candidate” capable of delivering good governance and alleviating Nigerian suffering.

Atiku has described his son’s decision as “entirely personal,” stating that such developments at the intersection of family and politics are “neither unusual nor alarming.”

The development signals intensifying political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with major political figures already repositioning themselves for the electoral contest.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has every right to remove him from office whenever he is deemed no longer useful.
Wike made the remark while addressing recent political discussions surrounding his role in the Tinubu-led administration. He stressed that his appointment is entirely at the president’s discretion and not a matter of entitlement.
According to the former Rivers State governor, his focus remains on delivering results and justifying the confidence reposed in him, rather than worrying about removal from office. He added that leadership positions come with responsibility, not permanence.
Wike’s comment has since sparked reactions across political circles, with many viewing it as a reaffirmation of loyalty to President Tinubu and the principle that public office is service-driven, not guaranteed.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has queried claims of political leadership within the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticizing Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for declaring himself the party’s “001” in the state.
Fayose argued that political leadership within a state cannot be self-proclaimed, insisting that it must be earned through influence, structure, and recognition by party stakeholders. He questioned whether similar claims could be made in other states, asking rhetorically if Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, could unilaterally declare himself the political leader of Lagos.
According to Fayose, such declarations risk deepening internal divisions within the party and undermining established party hierarchies. He advised party leaders to prioritize unity and internal democracy over personal assertions of dominance.