Titi Abubakar, wife of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said her husband could hand over power to his deputy after serving one term if elected president in 2027.
Speaking in a viral video, Titi said Atiku would use his time in office to mentor his deputy on the intricacies of politics and governance.
Atiku is contesting the 2027 presidential election with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
Titi described her husband as an experienced politician who would not need to learn on the job if elected president.
“Atiku is a sellable material, that’s why I’m so proud of my husband. Atiku is not going to learn on the job and he is not a novice. By the time Atiku gets to the saddle, Nigerians will yearn for him to run for a second term. But he said he would do just one term, but Nigerians will yearn for him to come for a second term,” she said.
She said Atiku was motivated by a desire to contribute to society rather than seek personal financial gain.
“Atiku doesn’t want Nigerians’ money, he just wants to give back to the society what the society has done for him,” she stated.
Titi also said her husband intends to mentor younger people and pass on his political experience.
“He wants to tutor children on how politics is being made,” she added.
The ADC presidential candidate’s wife criticised the state of the Nigerian economy, arguing that the country was facing serious governance and economic challenges.
“Today we have no rule of law, nothing is working, our economy is in shambles. Right from 2023 up to date, there is no budget in Nigeria and I wonder how people are living, I wonder how people are eating,” she said.
Titi further suggested that Atiku’s proposed one term could pave the way for his deputy to succeed him.
“By the grace of God, when Atiku comes to the saddle, like I told you, people will yearn that he does a second term. By then, he would have tutored his deputy and maybe the deputy will take over from him,” she added.
