Atiku to Nigerians: Ask Me Anything About My Plans — I’ll Answer You Directly

ADC presidential candidate launches ‘Ask AA’ portal, promises personal calls to selected citizens as he seeks direct engagement with voters ahead of 2027 elections

By Emmanuel Kwada

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has launched a new citizen-engagement platform, Ask AA, inviting Nigerians to question him directly about his political record, policy proposals and plans for the country ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The platform, available through the website askatiku.ng, is designed to provide citizens with an opportunity to raise concerns, seek clarification on Atiku’s positions on national issues and contribute ideas for addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

I believe you deserve answers. That is why I’m launching a new platform called Ask AA, where you can ask me anything about my policies, my record and my plans for Nigeria.

In a video announcing the initiative on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate said Nigerians deserved answers about his vision for the country and should have a direct channel to engage with him.

“I believe you deserve answers. That is why I’m launching a new platform called Ask AA, where you can ask me anything about my policies, my record and my plans for Nigeria,” Atiku said.

He encouraged Nigerians to use the platform to raise questions, express their concerns and share suggestions for improving the country.

Atiku also disclosed that participants could submit their contact details for an opportunity to speak with him personally.

“Additionally, you can also leave your contact details and I will personally call them. Because building a better Nigeria begins with listening to Nigerians,” he said.

He added, “Let’s build this country together. I’m ready to listen. I’m ready to answer.”

According to the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, the initiative will allow Nigerians to ask questions about critical issues, including the economy, security, technology, employment creation and the rising cost of living.

The platform is also intended to enable citizens to scrutinise Atiku’s record in public service, examine his policy proposals and offer recommendations on national development.

Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, described the initiative as an effort to bring the presidential candidate closer to the electorate through technology-driven engagement.

Let’s build this country together. I’m ready to listen. I’m ready to answer.

He said the platform reflects Atiku’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability and dialogue between political leaders and citizens.

The website’s features, as displayed in the launch video, include options for submitting questions through text and voice, engaging through WhatsApp, switching between English, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, and searching for previously provided answers.

The campaign council also said it planned to extend access to communities without reliable internet connectivity through a radio interface.

In his announcement, the former vice-president argued that governance should not be a distant process in which citizens struggle to obtain answers from those seeking public office.

He said the initiative was designed to reduce barriers between political leaders and Nigerians by creating a channel through which citizens could question his proposals and share their experiences.

The promise to personally telephone selected participants is another feature of the initiative, potentially giving some Nigerians an opportunity to discuss their concerns directly with the ADC presidential candidate.

However, the extent of the engagement will depend on how the platform handles submissions, the number of questions answered and the consistency of responses from Atiku and his team.

The launch comes as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, with economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and the cost of living among the issues shaping public debate.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar

For Atiku, Ask AA provides an additional avenue to explain his policy positions, respond to public concerns and receive feedback from Nigerians as he seeks the presidency under the ADC.

The initiative also raises expectations about how political candidates can use digital platforms to improve communication with voters beyond traditional campaign rallies, media interviews and party statements.

Whether Ask AA will develop into a sustained channel for public accountability will depend on the accessibility of the platform, the quality of responses and the extent to which citizens’ questions receive meaningful answers.

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