Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, Atiku declared that he would be on the ballot, arguing that Nigerians, rather than the courts or political power brokers, should determine who leads the country.

The former presidential candidate made the position known in a statement on Friday, November 6, 2026, in which he accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deploying political pressure, court manoeuvres and alleged attempts to manipulate the voters' register to weaken opposition parties.

He said the ruling should not be mistaken for the will of Nigerians, insisting that no political manoeuvre could erase his place in the race or deny citizens the opportunity to choose their preferred leader.

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