Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is set to address a World Press Conference at his residence in Abuja today.
The former Vice President is expected to speak on issues of national interest, although details of the matters he intends to address have not been disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
Atiku is also yet to unveil his campaign council for the 2027 presidential election.
The planned media engagement comes two days after the former Vice President hosted former First Lady Aisha Buhari at his Abuja residence.
Atiku disclosed the meeting in a post on his X account, describing his interaction with the widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari as “warm and deeply appreciated.”
“Today, I was delighted to receive former First Lady, H.E. Aisha Buhari,” Atiku wrote.
He did not disclose the purpose of Aisha’s visit or whether their discussion centred on political matters.
However, Atiku used the occasion to highlight the economic challenges confronting Nigerians, particularly the rising cost of basic necessities.
He said families across the country were struggling with increasing expenses on food, transportation, education and healthcare.
According to him, those seeking to lead Nigeria must prioritise the welfare and future of citizens.
“That is the Nigeria we must build together, a country that works for its people again,” he said.
“We must ease the burden, restore hope and Make Nigeria Affordable Again.”
Atiku’s meeting with Aisha comes amid increased consultations among opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The former Vice President emerged as the ADC presidential candidate after joining the opposition platform as part of efforts to build a broader political coalition ahead of the election.
The ADC had earlier explained Atiku’s absence from an opposition summit in Abuja, saying the meeting was primarily focused on discussions involving political parties rather than individual presidential candidates.
Atiku’s latest engagement with Aisha is also part of a series of interactions between the two in recent months.
In February 2026, the former Vice President hosted Aisha, her daughter Hanan and other members of the Buhari family in Saudi Arabia while they were there for Umrah.
Aisha has remained publicly involved in activities connected to the legacy of her late husband, who died in London on July 13, 2025.
In July, she described education and human capital development as some of Muhammadu Buhari’s major legacies while attending the groundbreaking ceremony for a Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, Katsina.
The project is being funded with proceeds from the book From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, which chronicles the life and public service of the former president.
Aisha said the initiative was intended to preserve Buhari’s legacy through investment in education, knowledge and innovation rather than physical monuments.
The political significance of the Buhari family has also continued to attract attention in Katsina following the emergence of Yusuf Buhari as the APC candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat.
Yusuf secured 6,386 votes in the APC primary, defeating Auwal Daura, who polled 322 votes.
Atiku’s press conference is expected to provide further insight into his position on current national issues and the opposition’s preparations ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
