Former Governor Ayodele Fayose have cautioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar not to get involved in the upcoming elections activities.
Recently, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who have attempted to be the President of the country (1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023), noted that he is thinking of participating in the presidential race again in 2027.
During an interview in a Channels Television, Fayose hinted that Atiku should not participate in the 2027 election considerating his age might be around 80 or 81 by the next election.
Fayose stated that Nigerians want younger leaders and he questioned why Atiku might want to come back to politics. Fayose advised Atiku to leave when he’s popular and focus on other things, indicating it is time for new, younger leaders to take charge.
He said, “By the time Asiwaju (Bola Tinubu) will finish, Atiku Abubakar will probably be 80 or 81 so what will be the attraction?
“We should leave the stage when the ovation is loudest, I respect him and I think Nigerians are craving for a younger generation than ever before so on what basis will Atiku come and contest again.”