Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated his commitment to resisting election rigging and confronting what he described as ongoing governance failures in Nigeria.

Abubakar made the comments on Saturday in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account following a meeting with a delegation of Gombe State stakeholders led by former Minister and Senator Idris Abdullahi.

“Yesterday, I vowed to stand against the stealing of elections and oppose bad governance,” Abubakar said.

He explained that the interaction with the Gombe group served as an opportunity to reflect on the country’s governance trajectory and emphasize the need for reform.

“I stressed that enough is enough, and that Nigerians cannot continue to suffer amidst an abundance of resources owing to bad governance,” he stated.

Abubakar expressed confidence in the efforts of opposition parties collaborating under the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition, which he said was focused on improving governance outcomes.

“The coalition of opposition leaders under the umbrella of the ADC would work assiduously to usher in a positive change that will transform the lives of our people,” he said.

Commenting on the composition of the coalition’s leadership, Abubakar said the interim structure demonstrated a commitment to transparency.

“The quality of the interim leadership shows that we are ready to bring integrity to the process and give Nigerians the responsible leadership they deserve,” he added.

The former vice president also welcomed the delegation’s endorsement of the coalition’s efforts, noting their alignment with the broader political direction.

“I am further inspired by the Gombe stakeholders’ pledge of total support and loyalty to the decision of the coalition by joining the ADC,” he said.

He also recalled his political involvement in Gombe State, referencing his support for the election of Danjuma Goje as governor in 2003. According to Abubakar, the group acknowledged his past role in the state’s political development.