Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has said it will be extremely difficult for any younger aspirant to defeat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a party primary.
Sani made the comment on Thursday in reaction to Atiku’s recent statement that he would step aside from the 2027 presidential race if a younger aspirant defeats him in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries.
Atiku had told BBC Hausa in an interview that he would withdraw from the race and support a younger candidate if he loses at the primaries.
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“If I run for office, and a young man defeats me, I will accept that. The party we have joined now prioritises youth and women,” Atiku said.
He also explained that his main focus now is building the ADC.
“This is only the beginning. Our priority is to establish the party and gain a strong following,” he said.
Reacting in a post on his X handle, Sani said defeating Atiku in a primary would not be easy.
“His Excellency the Waziri reportedly said he would step aside if a younger candidate wins the primaries… The keyword here is PRIMARIES… It’s easier for a camel to pass through the hole of a needle than to beat the Waziri in primaries. Party delegates are a special breed of people,” he wrote.