As of September 2, 2026, Atiku Abubakar was the Peoples Democratic Party's candidate in 2023 and served as a major challenger to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The entities involved

• Bola Ahmed Tinubu →

  12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023

  • President Tinubu led an event attended by Vice President Shettima, highlighting the Nigerian administration's activities.Mon 17:22
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hannatu Musawa as Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Nigeria.Mon 17:07
• Atiku Abubakar →

  Nigerian politician

  • Atiku Abubakar challenged Bola Ahmed Tinubu's presidential qualification in court.Mon 15:01
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Mon 05:15
• Peoples Democratic Party →

  Nigerian political party founded 1998

  • Michael Aondoakaa is the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket in Benue State.Mon 12:58
  • The PDP chapter operating in Ebonyi State is involved in political arguments regarding attacks and threats to the Nigerian democratic process from the APC.Mon 12:53
• Peoples Democratic Party →

  Nigerian political party founded 1998

  • President Tinubu leads Nigeria, with the ruling APC and the ADC operating as political parties within the country.Mon 08:43
  • The coalition between the Progressive Governors Forum, APC, and PDP is active, with the PGF supporting the APC institutional structure and key figures like Bola Ahmed Tinubu involved.Mon 05:37

Related events

• Atiku Abubakar's actions and criticisms are impacting Nigerian democracy amid political maneuvering by APC and PDP.Jul 21
• Atiku Abubakar challenged Tinubu's core policy thrust.Aug 30
• The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party announced support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu's bid for re-election.Sep 22
• Bola Tinubu is currently leading the political race in Nigeria ahead of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.Aug 28
• INEC declared the APC the winner of the polls as the presidential ticket was Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and the vice-presidential ticket included Ifeanyi Okowa, whose disclosure took place in Delta State.Sep 10