Atiku Abubakar regrets helping form APC in 2014 to unseat Goodluck Jonathan, says Nigeria’s situation has worsened under current leadership.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly expressed regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, admitting that the political movement which unseated former President Goodluck Jonathan has not delivered the level of progress many Nigerians had anticipated.
Speaking on the current state of the nation, Atiku acknowledged that he was among the political leaders who came together to build the APC as a formidable opposition platform ahead of the 2015 general elections. The coalition ultimately led to a historic victory that ended Jonathan’s administration.
However, he now believes that the country’s present realities raise serious concerns about whether the objectives behind that political alignment have been achieved.
Atiku stated that conditions in Nigeria have worsened under the current leadership, pointing to economic challenges, governance issues, and the overall well-being of citizens as areas of deep concern. His remarks have since sparked widespread debate across political circles, with supporters and critics weighing in on the implications of his statement.
The 2015 transition marked a significant turning point in Nigeria’s democratic history, as the APC emerged victorious against the then-ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku’s recent comments, however, suggest that some of the architects of that political shift are now reassessing the long-term outcomes of their actions.
Political analysts say the former vice president’s statement could shape conversations ahead of future elections, particularly as opposition parties and stakeholders reposition themselves within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. His reflection adds a new layer to ongoing national discussions about leadership, accountability, and the direction of governance in Africa’s largest democracy.
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As reactions continue to pour in, Atiku’s declaration underscores growing public discourse about Nigeria’s political journey since 2015 and the expectations many citizens still hold for meaningful reform and national development.