Former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has addressed his son Abba Abubakar’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling it a personal choice.

In a statement on X, Atiku said, “The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect.”

He emphasized that he does not impose his political views on his children, saying, “As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians.”

Atiku also criticized the APC’s governance, adding, “What truly concerns me is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and social hardships it has imposed on our people.”

He reaffirmed his commitment to offering Nigerians a better option, stating, “I remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and provide Nigerians with a credible alternative that brings relief, hope, and progress.”