“Imagine running for office and your own son doesn’t believe in your vision” – Regha reacts as Atiku’s son joins APC to support Tinubu
Daniel Regha, a public commentator, has sparked widespread debate on social media following his remarks on the defection of Atiku Abubakar’s son.
Reports indicate that Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa.
Defection sparks political debate
According to the reports, Abba Abubakar defected to the APC and openly declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The development has attracted attention because his father, Atiku Abubakar, is reportedly planning to contest the presidency under the ADC platform.
Atiku’s ambition is said to be one of the reasons behind the formation of the opposition coalition ahead of the next general election.
Regha’s comment triggers reactions
Reacting to the news, Daniel Regha shared his opinion on social media, questioning the political implications of the move.
He wrote: “Imagine running for office and your own son doesn’t believe in your vision, that he had to side with the opposition you jumped ship to oppose. Speaks volumes.”
The post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians across different platforms.
Nigerians share mixed opinions
Maximum wrote: “If your own family and friends can openly show they don’t stand with you, then nobody should stand with you. Charity begins at home.”
Celestine wrote: “Thats politics for you bro. By so doing, the boy is also trying to gain his own supporters or fans.. remember, he’s just starting his political journey. It’s just a game.”
Newman wrote: “This is what is currently happening in Uganda with the incumbent president.”
Lumii said: “Atiku doesn’t even believe in his vision, so i don’t blame the son.”
Southwest said: “It’s all Mind game lol, Atiku knows he can never rule Nigeria so he’s pushing his son in front to gain power and publicity.”
Osisanya wrote: “Only a man born in the 20s will believe Atiku’s son joined APC to support APC . He joined APC to de$troy the party from the inside . Create ch@os and all that. You guys should learn how to play chess.”
OAI said: “I remember when this same plays out in Bangladesh in 1807…. Just let’s stop there.. The bottom line is that Atiku need to call for broad family meeting…It’s a sign to be worried about.. Oju tio bani Dale, koni to’ro se ipin..”
Chuks wrote: “It’s normal someone father can be a pastor of a church but his children worship with another church.”
The reactions reflect deep divisions, as many Nigerians continue to debate the political meaning behind the reported defection.
