Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he is willing to give up his presidential ambition to a younger candidate from the coaltion, African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Atiku, a key member of the coalition party, disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday, October 1.

Atiku noted that his interest in the 2027 race is not about personal ambition, but about providing a credible alternative to rescue Nigerians.

The former VP charged younger Nigerians to actively participate in politics, stressing that he would fully back them if picked to contest for the presidency.

Atiku denied claims that he was desperate for the seat of the president declaring that he was only interested in rescuing Nigeria from the people that have held it hostage.

“My being in the 2027 race does not prevent anyone from contesting. If a vibrant and widely accepted younger candidate emerges, I am willing to step aside,” Atiku said.