‘He may promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz’ — Atiku taunted on X over his campaign promises

Some Nigerians on X, the micro blogging platform formerly known as Twitter, have continued to taunt Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over his campaign promises for the 2027 elections.

Recently, the former vice-president began disclosing some of the policies he plans to implement or reverse if elected president in 2027.

On August 19, the former vice-president said he will restore petrol subsidy if elected president. Atiku said the government has failed to account for the funds saved from the removal of petrol subsidy.

The proposal elicited varied reactions as members and officials of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including President Bola Tinubu, criticised the former vice-president.

Atiku had also promised that he would reopen Nigeria’s land borders and develop southern ports to boost trade.

On September 1, the former vice-president said he will reduce the underlying cost of education and provide forgiveness for qualifying student debts.

Taking a swipe at Atiku, some Nigerians on X said the former vice-president might promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in Iran, return Nigeria to the era of university lecturers’ strikes, among other sarcastic remarks.

SEE REACTIONS:

Atiku thinking of how to bring back ASUU strike to appease labour union pic.twitter.com/4MBY1uZuEg

— Oluwatigbemiga Asiwaju Mourinho Fidelix (@Rouphages) September 1, 2026

Atiku in deep thought on How to Campaign with MASS WEDDING In the South 😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1PWy4A0IHu

— G. S. Babatunde🌕 (@gsbabatunde) September 2, 2026

I will give every barren women one baby each – Atiku Abubakar pic.twitter.com/pgb3D7bMgD

— Senior Pst Okezie James Atañi. (@Onsogbu) September 2, 2026

Atiku @atiku thinking whether to promise to release Nnamdi Kanu.

I predict pic.twitter.com/AzYkOcQ1Yh

— Dougie I 💙 (@ibekemed) August 31, 2026

Atiku planning on another lies to win presidency!!! https://t.co/tHyu15dgbdpic.twitter.com/GAHpb9T5Rg

— President Otunba GCFRN 🇳🇬 (@de_generalnoni) September 1, 2026

I will set aside $10Billion dollars for mass wedding if elected. pic.twitter.com/6bF2vKzI8Y

— Dr. HM Okpanachi🇳🇬(MBBS) (@Dr_statesman) September 1, 2026

“I will buy every Nigerians GWAGON”

-Atiku pic.twitter.com/fTzUsHFdNj

— SALAWU||OMOIYAONIPAKO (@salawueedris1) September 2, 2026

I will open eyes of the blind if I become President ___

Atiku pic.twitter.com/LqPu8eHPob

— President Otunba GCFRN 🇳🇬 (@de_generalnoni) September 2, 2026