Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to tackle insecurity across Nigeria if elected president in the 2027 general election.
Atiku made the promise on Wednesday during the official launch of his presidential campaign in Sokoto State, where he called on Nigerians to support the ADC at the polls.
According to the former Vice President, restoring peace and security remains a key commitment of his campaign, stressing that his administration would prioritise protecting lives and property across the country.
The campaign rally took place amid controversy following Atiku’s allegations that efforts were made to disrupt the event.
A day before the flag-off, the ADC candidate accused the Sokoto State Government and some security operatives of attempting to frustrate the rally. He specifically alleged that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) were mobilising protesters to create tension and possibly pave the way for the declaration of a curfew.
Atiku also claimed that the state government denied the party access to public facilities and logistical support needed for the campaign.
In response, the DSS announced that it had commenced an investigation into the allegations while maintaining that the claims were inconsistent with its standard operations.
The agency stated that it provides security support to political actors regardless of party affiliation and cited its intervention in evacuating the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Mannir Dan’iya, following an attack on October 31.
Despite the dispute, Atiku proceeded with the campaign launch, using the occasion to present his vision for the country and urge Nigerians to vote for the ADC in the 2027 presidential election.
He reiterated that improving security nationwide would be one of the major priorities of his administration if given the mandate to lead the country.