The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has unveiled a citizen-engagement platform, Ask AA, to enable Nigerians to ask him questions about his political agenda, public service record and plans for the country.
The portal is scheduled to go live at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, offering Nigerians a direct channel to engage with the former vice-president on issues affecting the country.
The platform will allow users to submit questions on the economy, security, technology, job creation and measures to make life more affordable. Atiku is expected to answer questions personally, with support from his media team.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, the initiative is designed to bridge the information gap between the presidential candidate and voters by providing access to his policy positions and proposals.
“The objective of this initiative is to bring Atiku Abubakar closer to the electorate through a practical, problem-solving platform,” Shaibu said.
He added that the initiative reflected Atiku’s commitment to leveraging modern technology to make governance more efficient, secure and effective.
The campaign council also disclosed plans to extend access to the platform through a radio interface to accommodate Nigerians in communities with limited or no internet connectivity.
Announcing the initiative on his social media accounts, Atiku described the platform as an opportunity to promote transparency, accountability and direct communication between political leaders and citizens.
“Leadership is a two-way conversation,” he said, explaining that the idea behind the platform was to break down barriers between elected leaders and the electorate.
Atiku lamented that governance had, for too long, appeared distant from ordinary Nigerians, arguing that greater engagement with citizens was necessary to build the country they desired.
“For too long, governance has felt distant—locked behind walls of bureaucracy. But our country’s greatest resource isn’t oil or land; it is our people. If we are going to build the Nigeria of our dreams, we must start by tearing down the walls between leaders and the people,” he said.
The ADC candidate said the platform would enable Nigerians to scrutinise his economic record, examine his policy proposals and contribute ideas on national development.
“Whether you want to question my economic record, discuss my policy plans for technology, security and job creation, or share your own recommendations for national progress, nothing is off the table. I want to hear your questions, your policy critiques and your best ideas,” he stated.
Beyond responding to questions submitted through the portal, Atiku said he intended to personally contact selected participants who provided their telephone details, allowing him to hear directly about their experiences and the challenges they faced.
“A transparent, technology-driven government is not a promise for tomorrow. It begins with how we listen to you today,” he added.
The former vice-president concluded by inviting Nigerians to participate in the initiative and submit questions on issues they considered important to the country’s future.
The launch comes as political parties and presidential aspirants intensify efforts to engage voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, with digital platforms increasingly serving as channels for communicating policy proposals and gathering public feedback.
