Get Guardian on GoogleFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has intensified efforts to strengthen his political structure ahead of the 2027 presidential election with the appointment of Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar as Special Assistant on Northwest Regional Coordination.
The appointment places Abubakar in charge of coordinating political activities across Kano, Jigawa and Kaduna states.
Announcing the appointment in a statement shared on his X account on Friday, Abubakar expressed appreciation to Atiku for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to work towards securing victory for the former Vice-President in the 2027 presidential election, while describing Atiku’s commitment to youth participation and good governance as a source of inspiration.
The appointment highlights Atiku’s continued efforts to expand his political network and strengthen his grassroots presence ahead of the next general election.
With political alignments already taking shape, the coming months are expected to test the strength of the various political camps positioning themselves for the 2027 contest.
