ATIKU YOUTH WING

Episode 5 – Atiku Abubakar: Champion of Education and Human Capital.

… An insight into Atiku Abubakar Foundation’s scholarship award to Mary Victor Zira.

Nigeria’s future depends not on oil or natural resources, but on the strength of her human capital. Yet today, our education system struggles with underfunding, dilapidated infrastructure, unmotivated teachers, and millions of out-of-school children.

In this Episode 5 of The Atiku Mid-Week Political Band Series, we spotlight Atiku Abubakar’s enduring vision for education, a vision anchored on the belief that no nation can rise above the quality of its education system.

Atiku has always affirmed: “Education is the passport to the future, and every Nigerian child deserves access to it.” For him, education is not a privilege for the few but a right for all. He sees it as the bedrock of national renewal, the bridge between poverty and prosperity, and the engine that drives innovation, productivity, and progress.

Beyond politics, Atiku has lived this vision. He invested personally in establishing schools, dishing out scholarships and founded the American University of Nigeria (AUN), one of the leading private universities in Africa. This bold step is more than philanthropy; it is a demonstration of his belief in raising leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who can compete globally and transform Nigeria locally.

Critics often dismiss political promises on education as empty talk, but Atiku’s record proves otherwise. As Vice President, he pushed policies that improved access to schooling and strengthened federal capacity to support states in expanding learning opportunities. He has also been consistent in proposing reforms to align education with the demands of the modern economy, particularly in science, technology, and vocational training.

The human face of this vision is clear: millions of young Nigerians today graduate without employable skills, while others never even make it to school. Atiku understands their pain because his own journey began from humble beginnings. He knows that education transforms lives, it transformed his, and he is determined to ensure that every Nigerian child is given the same chance to succeed.

For Atiku, the urgency is not just about building classrooms, but about building futures. His blueprint includes tackling the out-of-school children crisis, upgrading technical and vocational education, reforming tertiary institutions, investing in teacher training, and integrating digital learning. This is leadership that recognizes that in the 21st century, nations thrive not by their resources but by their knowledge base.

The truth is clear: no country has ever achieved greatness without prioritizing education. Disunity, insecurity, and economic stagnation all find root in ignorance and lack of opportunity.Atiku Abubakar offers a tested and credible path, one that restores education as the foundation for Nigeria’s unity, growth, and global competitiveness.

The call to action is urgent: Nigerians must support leaders who see education not as a campaign slogan but as a national mission. Atiku Abubakar stands as that leader, tested, trusted, and prepared to build the human capital that will secure Nigeria’s future. Let us share his vision, embrace his plan, and work together for a nation where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.

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The Narrative Force.

17.09.2025.

ADC DEPUTY NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER NORTH CENTRAL COLLABORATES WITH ATIKU YOUTH WING.

The Leadership of the Youth Wing Of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar has publicly commended the ADC for appointing young leaders, including Hassana Dada as Assistant National Youth Leader for North Central, into its National Working Committee (NWC) on August 1, 2025.

The Youth Wing indicated its readiness to collaborate in order to actualize the desired change which Nigerians craves by promoting youth inclusion in Nigerian politics through the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.

In a statement, the youth wing media directorate praised the ADC for "boldly demonstrating" youth inclusion, highlighting Hassana Dada among others like Bilyaminu Duhu, Jackie Wayas, David Itopa, and Hauwa Yusuf.

The youth wing emphasized that this move sets a "powerful example" of giving youths a seat in decision-making processes.

ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR (GCON): THE CONSUMMATE DEMOCRAT...

Atiku Abubakar

"Atiku Abubakar, who served as Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo, was involved in several legal and political controversies during and after his time in office. Below are key instances of court cases or legal disputes linked to his role or actions during the administration:

1. 2006 Impeachment Attempt and Legal Battle with Obasanjo

Background: A major rift occurred between Atiku and President Obasanjo towards the end of their second term. Atiku opposed Obasanjo’s alleged third term agenda.

Court Case: Obasanjo declared Atiku's office vacant, accusing him of disloyalty and corruption related to the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).

Outcome:

Atiku challenged this in court.

In 2007, the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled in his favor, affirming that the President cannot remove the Vice President without proper constitutional process (i.e., impeachment by the National Assembly).

It was a landmark judgment reinforcing the doctrine of separation of powers and constitutional democracy.

2. Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scandal

Allegation: Atiku was accused of mismanaging funds from the PTDF while serving as Vice President.

Investigations:

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under Nuhu Ribadu investigated the matter.

The Senate also conducted its own investigation.

Legal Status: No formal conviction; Atiku maintained that the allegations were politically motivated.

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3. 2007 Election Disqualification Case

Context: Ahead of the 2007 presidential elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) attempted to disqualify Atiku from contesting, citing corruption allegations.

Court Case: Atiku challenged the disqualification.

Outcome: The Supreme Court ruled in Atiku’s favor, stating that INEC had no constitutional power to disqualify any candidate — only a court of law could..." continues in comments

~ Chief Dele Momodu

July 15, 2025

PRESS RELEASE

H.E Atiku Abubakar Resigns From PDP With Immediate Effect.

The former Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership of the PDP effective July 14, 2025.

According to Atiku, “It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged. The Party (PDP) has diverted from the foundational principles we stood for.”

Signed:
Paul Ibe
Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar GCON.

Atiku Abubakar

ATIKU WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE 2023

Being text of a press conference by His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar (GCON), Waziri Adamawa, Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (2023), at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre on the 5th of October 2023.

Protocol

Gentlemen of the Press, Fellow Citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I consider it important to address and report to you today on issues that define the future of elective government and legitimate leadership in our country.

Political leadership and active citizenship matter because they are ways through which we all work together to build a country that works for all who live in it. Our country is bigger than any of us, and its standing in the world affects the fate of all who come from or live in it. As leaders, it is our duty to advance the well-being of all our people and of the country.

For this purpose, my generation worked hard to return the soldiers to the barracks and to defend the right of the people to elect and establish for ourselves a legitimate government. Our elections are established and governed by law and founded on the constitution from which leadership and government in Nigeria alone derive their legitimacy.

The people look up to us as leaders to respect these rules and, where necessary, to defend them. This is what brings us here.

Today, we are called upon again as a people to uphold and defend the ground rules of elective government in our country. The constitution prescribes the requirements for those who seek the highest elective office in the land.

It should not take months or, indeed, decades, for the institutions concerned to be able to do their work in establishing the credibility of any certificates presented by candidates for public office.

We undertook this journey at great cost and for important reasons. The ground rules for legitimate governance in our country need to be upheld, and the reputation of our country is at stake. That affects everyone, Nigerians everywhere.

I am a democrat by conviction and a citizen of a country that I love. The issues at stake in this case require us once more to re-dedicate ourselves to both the country and our constitution.

Now, we entrust these facts to us all as citizens and as leaders of the institutions charged with interpreting our constitution. I should thank the lawyers both in Nigeria and in the United States, who have assisted us in bringing clarity and definitive answers to these issues that appear to have defied our institutions for nearly a quarter of a century. I also want to extend my gratitude to Nigerian citizens and friends of Nigeria both within and beyond the shores of our country for their patience as we have sought to find the facts and establish the truth.

I wish to pay tribute to the late human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN, who inspired us on this path of discovery. Now, he can truly rest in peace in the assurance that what he started about 23 years ago has come to fruition. Gani’s vindication today gives credence to the saying that no matter how fast a lie runs, the truth will someday overtake it.

Former American President Thomas Jefferson once said, “If I had to choose between government without newspapers, and newspapers without government, I wouldn’t hesitate to choose the latter”. From exposing the Watergate scandal and unravelling the dubious certificates of politicians, journalists have maintained eternal vigilance by bridging the gap and stepping in when other arms of government failed.

RE: ATIKU VS CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY/TINUBU.

Except From Judge Gilbert Judgement…

- With respect to the privacy objections the court held that the FERPA statute does not create an independent privilege for educational records, but instead makes educational records confidential. Disclosure of educational records is permitted under FERPA if it is necessary to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena or judicial order and the burden is on the party requesting educational records to show that their interest in obtaining the records outweighs the privacy interest of the student.

*- The court held that Atiku’s interest in obtaining BAT’s records from CSU OUTWEIGHS BAT’s privacy rights because BAT put his diploma at issue by submitting it to INEC. BAT also submitted other educational documents in a related proceeding in Nigeria, some of which were certified by a CSU official, as discussed above. Atiku therefore SATISFIED that requirement* !

- BAT’s lawyers also objected to the discovery on the basis that it would place too much burden on CSU but the court shut them up stating that they *had no standing (Locus) to do that. CSU is the proper party to do that. (I LIKE THIS COURT O!)

*- The court also overruled CSU’s objection stating* *they had devoted significant time and resources to the case as being insufficient. CSU’s* *preference on written instead of oral deposition was also overruled and the court highlighted CSU’s did not justify the need for the court to protect it with that method and that an oral deposition is the most effective method to obtain information from a deponent under the circumstances of the case.*

*- The court concluded by ordering CSU* *to* *RELEASE ALL the relevant documents in 48 hours and deposition should take place immediately after release of the documents. The court also ordered them to work on weekends if necessary.*
_THIS IS THAT END OF THE DISCUSSION, END_ _OF THE ROAD AND THE BEGINNING OF THE THE NEW NIGERIA OF ALL OF OUR DREAMS._

*MY SUBMISSION* :

1. Judge Gilbert ruled using Solomonic wisdom.

2. _The Oluwole tactics and Agbero Technicalities modus operandi of BAT and the_ _Injustice league spectacularly failed in a court dedicated to doing substantive Justice_ .

3. Justice was done as predicted and truly and indeed the US Judiciary is a leveler that deserves its flowers.

4. *Atiku also deserves his flowers for being a dogged* *fighter. Assuming Nigeria was a working country, this case should* *have been instituted by INEC or PEPT but you sef know say Injustice league cannot thrive in* a *disinfected environment, Avengers full ground. Perhaps we should canvass that* *American Judges should supervise our election tribunals (Just kidding).*

5. On a serious note, our Judiciary needs serious help, reforms and light. We just witnessed firsthand how a sane Judiciary operates and could reasonably predict the outcome of a case in Line with Justice and Justice was truly and indeed served.

6. _We Pin and await the surprises from the documents that’ll be released from CSU_

God Bless the American

H.E Atiku Abubakar Meets A Delegation of The Atikulated Media Room Team

In line with the VISION of the ATIKU YOUTH WING in harnessing the full potentials of the youths in the country, a team of young, vibrant, media intellectuals, influencers, grass-root mobilizers and diehard supporters under the aegis of the Atikulated Media Room met with his Excellency Atiku Abubakar, GCON, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the just concluded 2023 presidential election at his resident in Abuja.

The team which comprises members from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT was led by Hon. Idris Ibrahim Kalgo.

In his opening statement, Hon. Idris Ibrahim Kalgo highlighted the teams activities so far, it’s mission, vision, aims and objectives for an all youth inclusive working political environment and the continuous media war in support of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar’s presidency.

Hon. Kalgo enumerated the experiences of the youths in the run up to the February 25th, 2023 Presidential polls while laying the foundation for other members of the team to air their views and opinion to the admiration of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar. He further stated that the mission of the team is to act as a bridge and create accessibility between ‘diehard’ grass-root media and non-media supporters (the youths who have no say in the system) and His Excellency Atiku Abubakar.

Also speaking on behalf of the team, Amb. Adamu Ambi, Hon. Virgines Onyenze and Hon. Eniola Christabel Joseph in their various summation, emphasized the teams commitment as ‘never say die’ supporters of H.E Atiku Abubakar even in the face of oppression and high handedness from the All Progressives Congress, APC.

In response, H.E Atiku Abubakar commended the visit of the team as it has been long overdue. He appreciated the team for being steadfast in their resolve for a better Nigeria.
He further stated that he is not fighting the battle of achieving the ‘Nigeria Dream’ for himself but for the generation and the generation yet unborn.

In his words “Nigeria is gifted and blessed. We have a whole lot to do to make this country great”.

“As elders, we are in a democratic system but we still feel dissatisfied with the system because the expectations are not met”

“At this point, you need our support, we have to mentor you, we have to support you and see you grow into being leaders who will make the desired change in the country”

“Once more I want to appreciate you all for your dogged support of this struggle. This struggle is still a long way from being better. We need to call the attention of all leaders and men of goodwill in our society to have a common ground in order to make this country GREAT”

“There have to be a partnership between my generation and your generation in order to achieve the desired change which we all crave as a people”

“Going forward, I am available to meeting with you any-day, any-time for more advise and brainstorming session like this. I totally enjoyed this meeting”.

The team pledged it’s commitment to keep fighting and dominating all media space while also correcting some erroneous beliefs.

His Excellency Atiku Abubakar’s Press Conference Following The Outcome Of The

PROTOCOL

Good afternoon, Gentlemen of the Press.

I am here today to give my official reaction to the judgment delivered yesterday by the Presidential Election Petition Court on the 2023 presidential election.

As you already know, I approached the court following the declaration by INEC that the APC and its candidate are the winners of the February 25, Presidential Election.

My decision to go to court is anchored in my belief that the court is the sanctuary of justice. The journey of my political career, as you know, holds so much to the courage and fearless decisions of our judiciary.

Indeed, I am no stranger to legal battles, and I can say that I have a fair idea of how the court system works. All through my career as a politician, I have been a fighter, and I must say that I have found the judiciary as a worthy pillar to rest on in the pursuit of justice.

The last presidential election in our country and the way it was managed by the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, leaves behind unenviable precedents, which I believe the courts have a duty to redress. Our gains in ensuring transparent elections through the deployment of technology was heavily compromised by INEC in the way it managed the last presidential election, and I am afraid that the judgement of the court as rendered by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal yesterday, failed to restore confidence in our dreams of free and fair elections devoid of human manipulations.

Like I did say at the beginning of this legal battle when I instructed my lawyers to file my petition challenging the outcome of the presidential election, my ultimate goal in this pursuit is to ensure that democracy is further strengthened through the principles and processes of fair hearing.

Gentlemen of the press, I take great pains to tell you that the decision of the court of first instance on this matter utterly falls far short of that expectation. I am therefore here to tell you that, though the judgment of the court yesterday is respected, it is a judgment that I refuse to accept. I refuse to accept the judgment because I believe that it is bereft of substantial justice. However, the disappointment in the verdict of the court can never destroy my confidence in the judiciary.

Consequently, I have asked my lawyers to activate my constitutionally guaranteed rights of appeal to the higher court, which, in the instance, is the Supreme Court. It is my conviction that the electoral process in Nigeria should be devoid of untidy manipulations and that the outcome of every election should be a perfect reflection of the wishes of the electorate. I believe that such is the only way through which our democracy can have a manifest expression of its true meaning. Whether I prevail in this quest or not, the record of my effort in ensuring an order of credible elections in Nigeria shall remain for the future generations to evaluate.

On this note, I urge all my supporters to remain steadfast. I urge them to take solace in an immortal lesson I learned from my leader and mentor, the late Shehu Yar’Adua, that losing a battle is less important than losing the war. We might have lost a battle yesterday, but the war is well ahead of us. And I believe that with our hopes in God, we shall win the war of restoring confidence in our electoral system.

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the Press, I thank you for your attention.

Atiku Abubakar, GCON
Waziri Adamawa
Vice President of Nigeria (1999 – 2007)
2023 PDP Presidential Candidate

Today, the PDP Presidential Candidate H.E Atiku Abubakar hosted at His Asokoro Residence in Abuja Nigeria, a cross section of the executive members of the Led By It’s National Team Lead Hon. Kalgo Idris Kalgo Idris and It’s National Secretary, Hon. Amoke Udoka.

The Youth Wing leadership had fruitful discussions bordering on National issues, the polity and state of affairs of the country.

His Excellency Atiku Abubakar assured the youths of his resolve to not only emerge victorious at the tribunal but also create a level playing field for all and sundry in his government for a prosperous Nigeria.

TINUBU, APC CLOSE DEFENSE AS STAR WITNESS CONFIRMS
TINUBU INVOLVED IN DRUG CASE IN THE US, DID NOT SCORE 25% FCT VOTES

CA/PEPC/05/2023
ATIKU Vs INEC,TINUBU, APC
WEDNESDAY 5,7,2023
TINUBU CONTINUES HIS DEFENSE
Begins presentation of witnesses.

Olanipekun-SAN- Matter for continuation of hearing. We are ready to proceed.

Calls first witness Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.-Current Senate Majority Leader.

The witness started by reeling out his resume(CV)as being a licensed solicitor in the US and a member of the body of benchers in Nigeria, in addition to being a member of the Nigerian Supreme Court Council.

Eyitayo Jegede-SAN raised Objections on why the witness shouldn't give oral evidence while being examined in Chief, but to only adopt his witness statement. Eyitayo said according to the 1st Schedule of the Electoral Act, the witness can only adopt his deposed statement and objected to the witness reading out his CV which was not part of his deposed statement.

Jegede further objected to the tendering of the witness' CV before the court, but the court Admitted the CV.

The witness also tendered a report by Election Observer's from the ECOWAS, which was admitted by the court following another objection by the Atiku legal team.

Recall on Monday, Atiku had also tendered to the court, the EU Election Observers' report which disagrees with the credibility and transparency of the 2023 Nigeria Presidential Election. The EU report apart from saying INEC didn't follow the rules and the Electoral Act in conducting the elections, also said the figures reported by INEC are only 31% mathematically correct.

Meanwhile Tinubu's witness said about 10k votes supposed to be for Tinubu were discounted in Kano.

During Cross Examination, INEC says it has no questions.

APC & WITNESS.
1- As a practitioner in the US you know there can't be a conviction without arraignment and indictment. -YES
2- Exhibit PBF1 is not an indictment-Yes
3- Exhibit RA7 & RA8 has given Tinubu a clean bill of health as far as indictment in the US is concerned.-Yes
4- As a long standing associate of Tinubu for 24 years you know he is a Nigerian citizen by birth-Yes
5- You are aware that Labour Party took INEC to court on the mode of collation of results and the Court ruled that it is for INEC to decide how it wants to do it.-Yes
The judgement was tendered in court.

ATIKU & WITNESS
May I call for some Exhibits before I start?
Including the judgment of US, and others.
Look at exhibit RA12 Kano result. We're you in Kano?-No
Look at RA 12A NAtional Collation. We're you at the collation center?-NO
Look at the exhibit. You can see the PDP did not sign-YES
Look at exhibit PBFI- judgement of US
You also aware that he forfeited 450k Dollar-Yes but civil forfeiture not criminal
Look at exhibit RA11 Notice of discontinuance. You identify RA11 report on location of FCT. According to report Abuja is the center of Unity of Nigeria- it is the Federal Capital city
Look at pg 51. It's the report of the committee that recommended that Abuja should be specifically provided for in the the constitution. That means Abuja be special...YES
Look at that document exhibit PV- is that notice of discontinuance-Yes
And the plentiffs in that case are Attorneys General of 5 states-Yes
Look at the next document can you confirm if Atiku is a plentiff-NO
Is the PDP also a plentiff-NO
Is Tinubu a Respondent?-NO
Is APC a respondent-NO
Is INEC a party-NO
You adopted your witness statement-Yes
You confirmed that Tinubu scored 19.5% in the FCT-Yes
The President before TINUBU - Buhari- scored over 25% in the FCT and also Yaradua also scored more than 25% in the FCT
Tinubu would be the 1st to be declared without scoring 25%.-YES
All the 4 major Presidential candidates won in their home states. Tinubu is the only one who did not win his own state is it true?-YES
Your party was Opposed to the use of BVAS in the Election. See pg 2 of Vanguard 24th Nov 2022..This is not a statement from our party.
My Lord I seek to tender the CtC of the paper.
INEC- No objection
Tinubu-Objection my Lord
APC-We object
Court Admits in evidence.
TINUBU & APC MY LORD WE HAVE CLOSED OUR CASE.
COURT HAS ORDERED PARTIES TO TAKE THEIRS DAYS AND FILE WRITTEN ADDRESSES.
RESPONDENTS HAVE 10 DAY WHILE PETITIONERS HAVE 7 DAYS.
THE COURT WILL ANNOUNCE THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF ADDRESSES.