2027 election: ‘You have been contesting since 1993, It’s time to step down – Bode George tells Atiku

A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George has advised the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to stop any plan of contesting in 2027.

George stated that Atiku, who was the party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 general election has been contesting since 1993.

While addressing newsmen in Ikoyi, on Thursday, he urged Atiku to end his 31-year-long bid to be President and assume the position of an elder for posterity sake.

In a viral video on social media, he further noted that Atiku would be 81 years old by 2027.

“My advice to Atiku is this. You will be 81 years old in 2027, and you have been contesting for the presidency since 1993. It is time for you to calm down and act like an elder. Take it easy and leave everything for posterity.” –

Video:

“My advice to Atiku is this: you will be 81 years old in 2027, and you have been contesting for the presidency since 1993. It is time for you to calm down and act like an elder.” – Bode George advised Atiku not to contest again in 2027. pic.twitter.com/vwRV7NNUbr

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) November 21, 2024