The Lagos State chapter of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) criticizes former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s bid for the presidency in 2027, describing it as a “desperate last attempt” to occupy the country’s highest political office. The reaction follows Atiku’s statement confirming that the 2027 presidential election would be his final run for the presidency.
Across the two outlets, the central framing is that Atiku presents 2027 as his last bid, while APC figures in Lagos interpret that claim as evidence of political desperation. The Punch adds analytical context by examining the bid as a “last dance,” pointing to what it describes as Atiku’s recent political manoeuvres. The outlets therefore differ mainly in presentation: Vanguard reports the APC’s direct characterisation, while The Punch focuses more on interpretation and commentary around the motivations and timing of the bid. Both pieces, however, rely on the same underlying premise—Atiku’s confirmation that 2027 is his final attempt to seek the presidency—and situate the criticism within broader party politics.
