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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has announced plans to launch an online engagement platform to enable Nigerians to question him about his political record, policy proposals and plans for the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The platform, known as Ask AA, according to Atiku, is designed to provide a direct channel through which citizens can seek answers from him on issues affecting the country and assess his positions on matters of public interest.
The platform whuch is scheduled to go live by at 8:30pm on Thursday, is expected to allow Nigerians to raise questions on the economy, security, job creation, technology and the rising cost of living, among other national concerns.
Atiku, who is associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is expected to respond to questions submitted through the platform, with support from his media team.
The initiative is also expected to provide an opportunity for selected participants to speak with the former vice-president by telephone.
The planned engagement is part of efforts to expand communication between Atiku and Nigerians as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
The platform is expected to be accessible online, while plans have also been reported for a radio interface to reach Nigerians who have limited or no access to the internet.
The announcement comes amid growing political realignments and preparations by political actors for the next general elections.
Atiku, who served as vice-president from 1999 to 2007, has contested the presidency several times. His proposed engagement platform offers Nigerians an opportunity to seek clarification on his record in public office and his proposals for addressing the country’s challenges.
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