Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing the administration’s business-friendly and innovative economic policies.
He made the remarks during a solidarity visit to the City Boy Movement (CBM) leadership in Abuja on Monday evening, leading members of his group, formerly the Haske Atiku Organisation, now rebranded as the Haske Tinubu Organisation.
Abba officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on January 15 in Yola North, Adamawa State, collecting his membership card and pledging support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
According to Abba, the president’s economic initiatives, introduced since 2023, are reshaping Nigeria’s private sector landscape and attracting investments, which influenced his political realignment.
“This administration has introduced policies that have every Nigerian in mind. If anyone says this government is not doing well, I will tell them they are lying,” Abba said. “I believe that if given another term, the government will do even more because it is focused.”
He added that his extensive business experience has given him insight into economic governance, stating that Tinubu’s policies benefit both businesses and ordinary Nigerians.
Abba also explained that his alignment with the APC and the City Boy Movement reflects his commitment to public service and his desire to represent Adamawa in the National Assembly.
“My joining the APC and the City Boy Movement is based on my belief in this administration. I also intend to use this platform to serve the people of Adamawa at the National Assembly level,” he said.
The Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Oluwatosin Shoga, reaffirmed Tinubu’s commitment to youth participation in governance, noting that CBM seeks to position young Nigerians for leadership roles and encourage greater political involvement.
Abba and his delegation were received by Shoga and CBM’s National Coordinator, Favour Abayomi, as they discussed strategies to support youth engagement and political development under the Tinubu administration.