2027: Do I look 80 – Atiku asks Nigerians, tackles age concerns

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) statesmanlike candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed concerns astir his property up of the 2027 statesmanlike election, challenging critics to accidental whether helium looks similar idiosyncratic approaching 80.

Atiku spoke successful an interrogation with BBC Hausa published on Friday while responding to concerns that his property could impact his quality to supply effectual enactment if elected.

The erstwhile vice president was asked whether his property could impact his quality to supply effectual and steadfast enactment for 4 years if elected president.

The interviewer noted that Atiku would beryllium “almost oregon astir 80 years old” by the clip Nigerians ballot successful 2027 and asked what helium would accidental to those who see his property excessively precocious for the presidency.

Responding, Atiku referenced President Bola Tinubu’s property earlier challenging the premise of the question.

“You went and voted for idiosyncratic who is 80, I mean 90 years old. How aged is President Bola, 90?” helium asked.

When the interviewer corrected him, saying Tinubu was not yet 80, Atiku replied: “Do I look to you similar idiosyncratic who has reached 80 years of age?”

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