Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his role in forming the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general elections, stating that Nigeria’s situation has worsened compared to the period before the party emerged.
Atiku made this remark during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, where opposition leaders discussed the country’s condition and political realignments ahead of 2027.
Atiku recalled that the APC was formed to address concerns over insecurity and economic instability during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
However, he noted that the current challenges facing the country have exceeded those that led to the formation of the APC.
“We came together in 2014 because we believed democracy was faltering.
“The issues then were insecurity and the economy. But today, the situation has become even worse than what we set out to correct,” Atiku said.
The ADC chieftain warned that any fresh coalition or opposition movement must be deliberate and focused on rebuilding democratic institutions and restoring public confidence in governance.
“We must ensure that whatever steps we take now are aimed at restoring true democracy in Nigeria,” he stated.
The press conference was attended by several prominent opposition leaders, signaling ongoing consultations and possible political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
