Atiku Abubakar is not stepping back. The former Nigerian vice president has made clear that a Federal High Court ruling will not push him out of the 2027 presidential race, doubling down on his intention to stay in the contest.
The declaration comes as political watchers continue to monitor how legal challenges are reshaping the field ahead of the next election cycle. For Atiku, the message is simple: the courtroom is not the finish line.
Whether his resolve translates into a viable campaign remains the bigger question. 2027 is still ahead, and in Nigerian politics, the terrain shifts fast.
Originally published by BusinessDay.