Hajiya Aminat Titi Atiku Abubakar, wife of former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerian women to reject vote-buying ahead of the 2027 general elections.
She made the appeal on Wednesday at the inauguration of the ADC National Women’s League and the unveiling of the ADC Women 1–10 Votes initiative in Abuja.
Titi Atiku linked her appeal to the economic difficulties facing households, saying the rising cost of living had made it increasingly difficult for some families to keep their children in school.
“Today, many of our children are out of school because cost of living has become extremely difficult for families. As women and mothers, we cannot continue to remain silent,” she said.
Call for Voters to Reject Inducements
Titi Atiku urged women not to exchange their votes for money or other inducements during elections.
“Women, I appeal to you: do not allow anyone to buy your vote,” she said.
Her remarks place electoral integrity alongside household economic concerns as political parties begin mobilising supporters ahead of the 2027 polls.
Vote-buying is a concern for electoral authorities because financial inducements can undermine the principle that voters should make their choices freely.
Women’s Political Participation
The inauguration of the ADC National Women’s League and the launch of its voting initiative were intended to strengthen the party’s engagement with women.
Women play important roles in voter mobilisation, community engagement and campaign organisation, while also representing a substantial part of Nigeria’s electorate.
The initiative’s stated “1–10 Votes” branding suggests an emphasis on expanding outreach through personal networks, although its specific operating arrangements and targets would need to be clarified by the party.
Economic Pressures and Electoral Choices
Titi Atiku’s comments connect the cost-of-living crisis with concerns about education and the welfare of families.
Her appeal also underscores the importance of protecting voters’ freedom to choose candidates without financial pressure or inducement.
The practical impact of the initiative will depend on its reach, the participation of women across communities and the extent to which the party translates its message into sustained civic engagement.