Atiku Abubakar

ModernPoliticianNigeria1946 — ?

Multiple-time Nigerian presidential candidate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1946

Country

Nigeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score45.8

Atiku Abubakar — Complete Timeline

1999 AD

Appointed Vice President of NigeriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Atiku Abubakar was elected Vice President under President Olusegun Obasanjo on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He served two terms from 1999 to 2007, overseeing economic reforms and privatization efforts.

Nigerian PoliticsVice PresidencyObasanjo Administration

Impact: nationalconstructive

2007 AD

Defected to the Action CongressPolitical Action

After failing to secure the PDP presidential nomination, Atiku Abubakar defected to the Action Congress (AC) and ran as its presidential candidate in the 2007 election. He lost to Umaru Yar'Adua of the PDP.

Nigerian PoliticsParty Defection2007 Election

Impact: national

2019 AD

Presidential Campaign 2019Political Action◆ Major

Atiku Abubakar ran as the PDP presidential candidate against incumbent Muhammadu Buhari. He lost the election, which was marked by allegations of irregularities and legal challenges that reached the Supreme Court.

Nigerian PoliticsPresidential ElectionPDP

Impact: national