Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sparked fresh political conversations online after celebrating Arsenal’s Premier League triumph, with several football supporters drawing parallels between the club’s long wait for success and his repeated presidential bids.

Arsenal clinched their first English league title since the famous 2003/04 “Invincibles” season, ending a 22-year drought after finishing as runners-up in three consecutive campaigns.

Reacting to the victory, Atiku, a longtime supporter of the North London club, congratulated the players, coaching crew and fans for what he described as a reward for persistence and belief.

“Congratulations to Arsenal on a well-deserved Premier League victory. This title is a testament to resilience, discipline, teamwork, and the courage to keep believing, even when the odds seemed difficult,” he wrote on social media.

“As a proud supporter, tonight is special. Well done to the players, the manager, and the incredible fans who never stopped believing. North London is red again.”

Following his post, supporters flooded social media with comments linking Arsenal’s eventual breakthrough under manager Mikel Arteta to Atiku’s political ambition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

One supporter wrote, “If Arsenal can end a 22-year wait, then Atiku can also win in 2027. Persistence matters.”

Another user posted, “People mocked Arsenal for years and they finally became champions again. Maybe Atiku supporters should keep believing too.”

A third commenter added, “Arsenal’s story is proof that consistency and patience can eventually pay off.”

For years, Atiku’s political opponents and rival football fans have mocked him online over Arsenal’s history of late-season setbacks, often comparing the club’s struggles to his unsuccessful presidential campaigns.

The former vice president first contested for Nigeria’s presidency during the 1993 Social Democratic Party primaries and has remained one of the country’s most consistent presidential contenders.

He later emerged as a major candidate in the 2007, 2019 and 2023 general elections but lost in each attempt.