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Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has pledged to restore fuel subsidy, reopen Nigeria's land borders for legitimate trade, and tackle insecurity if elected president in 2027. He made these promises during the party's presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, which attracted thousands of supporters. Atiku also vowed to improve security, revive the economy, and promote cross-border trade, particularly in Northern Nigeria. Former ADC House of Representatives aspirant Maji Johnson Bello defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing confidence in President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms and development policies. Bello, who announced his defection in Abuja, commended Tinubu's economic reforms and infrastructure initiatives, arguing that the policies were laying the foundation for sustainable national development.
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