Umeh Urges Atiku to Step Aside for Younger Leaders in 2027 Bid

Senator Victor Umeh says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar should reconsider his 2027 presidential run to make way for fresh talent. He argues that emerging leaders need guidance and should learn from veterans. On a recent television appearance, Umeh noted that Atiku has sought the presidency three times since 2007. He believes the time is right for Atiku to mentor new aspirants rather than contest again. Umeh warns that perennial ambitions among senior opposition figures could fracture the party’s efforts to challenge the ruling party. He cautioned that intense rivalries risk weakening a united front. He also dismissed reports of a stepping-down arrangement between Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi as routine discussions among aspirants. Umeh described such talks as normal consultations in the election cycle.

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