Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the defection of his son, Abba Abubakar, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a personal decision.
Atiku made this known in a brief statement posted on his social media platforms late Thursday.
The former vice president said that in a democracy, political choices are personal and should be respected, even when they involve close family members.
“In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect,” he said.
Atiku stressed that he does not interfere with the political decisions of his children, noting that he also would not impose his views on Nigerians.
“As a democrat, I do not interfere with my children in matters of conscience, nor would I ever seek to coerce Nigerians,” he said.
However, Atiku said his concern remains the performance of the APC-led government, which he accused of inflicting severe economic and social hardship on Nigerians.
“What truly concerns me is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and social hardships it has imposed on our people.
“I remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and offer Nigerians a credible alternative that brings relief, hope and progress,” Atiku added.
Abba Abubakar, popularly known as Abba, formally defected to the APC on Thursday at the National Assembly, Abuja, where he declared his intention to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
