THIS DAWN — The leadership of the Atiku Haske Organization (AHO) has formally distanced itself from recent claims made by Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, regarding the group’s alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a strongly worded statement, AHO clarified that it remains intact, committed to its founding principles, and firmly aligned with Atiku Abubakar’s political vision.
This clarification comes in response to Abba’s public announcement earlier this month that he had joined the APC and was rebranding the Atiku Haske Organization into a pro-Tinubu platform.
The move was widely publicized by APC allies, who portrayed it as a symbolic blow to Atiku’s political influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
AHO’s Rebuttal: “Abba Has No Authority Over Us”
In a statement signed by Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari, National Secretary and Coordinator of AHO, the organization categorically rejected Abba’s claims.
The statement emphasized that:
- Abba Atiku Abubakar is not the founder or registered owner of the organization.
- He was merely invited to join and has never contributed financially or administratively to its operations.
- His directive to rebrand or redirect the group’s political affiliation is null, void, and dead on arrival.
The organization further announced that Abba has been expelled for violating its principles and attempting to misrepresent its mission.
Continued Support for Atiku Abubakar
AHO reaffirmed its unwavering support for His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, describing him as the most credible leader capable of delivering good governance and alleviating the suffering of Nigerians.
The group stated that it had collectively moved from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and remains committed to that political path.
The statement also challenged Abba to form his own political group if he wishes to pursue a different agenda, rather than hijacking an existing structure.
Public Reaction and Political Context
The incident has sparked debate across political circles and social media platforms. Many Nigerians view Abba’s defection and attempted rebranding of AHO as a personal decision, not reflective of Atiku’s broader political movement.
Critics of the APC have accused the ruling party of amplifying family matters to distract from governance failures and economic hardship.
Supporters of Atiku argue that the real issue is not who his children support, but how the APC has handled national challenges, including inflation, insecurity, and unemployment.
The Atiku Haske Organization’s public disavowal of Abba Atiku Abubakar’s claims sends a clear message: the group remains loyal to Atiku Abubakar and is not defecting to the APC.
As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, political affiliations and internal party dynamics will continue to evolve—but AHO has made its position unmistakably clear.
