Atiku Abubakar GCON ((listen ⓘ); born 25 November 1946) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the vice president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 during the presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo. [1][2][3] He ran for the office of governor of Adamawa State in 1990 and 1996 unsuccessfully, but won in 1998. [4]

Jun 3, 2022 · Atiku Abubakar is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 under the leadership of Olusegun Obasanjo.

Dec 19, 2022 · No one in Nigerian history has run for president more times than Atiku Abubakar. The top prize has eluded him on each occasion.

Atiku Abubakar, GCON is a Nigerian politician, 2019 presidential candidate, businessman, and philanthropist, who served as the second elected vice-president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, with President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Feb 23, 2023 · Atiku Abubakar, 76, is basing his sixth presidential bid on promises to restore Nigeria's economy.

Jan 19, 2023 · Atiku Abubakar is a seasoned Nigerian politician and businessman. He is best known as Nigeria's 11th vice president and is running for the presidency in the upcoming general elections.

May 28, 2022 · Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian vice-president, will lead the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into next year's general elections. Mr Abubakar, 75, polled...

Feb 7, 2023 · Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former vice president, is promising hope and restoration if he becomes president. Can he win?

Aug 8, 2022 · Atiku Abubakar is the former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999-2007, under President Olusegun Obasanjo representing the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Aug 9, 2022 · Atiku Abubakar. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images. There are hurdles in the way of Nigeria’s major opposition party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections.