The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would not be an “absentee President” if elected for Nigeria’s 2027 term. The ADC campaign assures that Atiku would be physically present and responsive in office, framing this as a contrast to what it portrays as inadequate leadership access.

Both outlets report the ADC’s message as directed at the incumbent administration and its candidate, citing the need for a president who can take charge directly and respond to national issues. While the two stories focus on the same pledge, they differ slightly in wording: one outlet uses the “absentee president” framing to reassure Nigerians broadly, while the other describes the campaign’s stance as telling Tinubu. The core claim across both reports is that the ADC intends to emphasize availability and direct presidential engagement as part of its 2027 campaign narrative.