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Nigeria: ADC Faction Dissolves David Mark-Led NWC, Announces Sole Presidential Candidate [Premium Times] The faction also announced Mr Kachikwu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

Nigeria: Presidential Primary - ADC Calls for Unity As Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Battle for Party's Ticket [Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and an economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, were cleared to contest the primary election.

BREAKING: ADC Announces Result of Presidential Primary Election SHARE Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has been declared the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Sokoto State. Legit reports that Atiku voted in the ADC presidential primary election in Adamawa State. Atiku, who saw the voting process as democracy in action, was optimistic about the 2027 elections The nationwide ADC primary aims to select a candidate for the 2027 presidential election The ADC presidential primary was conducted across the 23 local government areas of the state. The state chief returning officer, Prof. Aminu Abubakar, said Atiku polled 68,823 votes to emerge as the winner. Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and Muhammad Hayatuddeen in the contest. Abubakar said Amaechiscored 292 votes while Hayatuddeen got 319 votes. As reported by Daily Trust, Abubakar announced the ADC presidential result on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the presence of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security personnel, and party stakeholders. According to Abubakar, a total of 69,434 votes were cast during the primary “I ther…

Nigeria: Atiku Shops for Running Mate, Ihedioha Emerges Frontrunner [Leadership] The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has begun the search for a running mate, investigations by LEADERSHIP Sunday have shown.

Nigeria: Atiku Gets Sokoto ADC Nod for 2027 Presidential Race [Vanguard] The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

Nigeria: ADC Primary - Atiku Polls Over 1.4m Votes in 24 States, FCT, Floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen [Vanguard] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes across 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory before the exercise was abruptly adjourned near midnight.

Nigeria: Hamzat Appoints Obanikoro Campaign DG [This Day] The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has announced Nigeria's former High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, as Director-General of his campaign ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Ticket, to Relive 2023 Poll, Faces Tinubu, Obi in 2027 [This Day] Former Vice President Atiku, yesterday, won the presidential ticket of African Democratic Congress (ADC), polling 1,846,379 votes to defeat his closest rival, former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, who scored 540,117 votes to come second.

Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku Picks Amaechi As Running Mate [Premium Times] The ADC said Mr Amaechi was chosen after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones.

Why Atiku And Peter Obi Have Not Formally Defected To ADC - Source Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar A report has claimed that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his counterpart in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, are yet to formally leave their respective parties because of the unresolved issue of the 2027 presidential ticket within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Sources within the party, who spoke to Punch, stated that once the ADC finalises its zoning arrangement, those favoured by the outcome, particularly presidential hopefuls, will officially join the coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election. A source within the coalition also revealed that the party’s leadership had begun taking action on the matter, adding that once the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the 2027 election timetable, the ADC would activate its structures to facilitate mass defection and formal membership. Obi has not formally joined the ADC but has openly declared his commitment to the party. Although Atiku has not made a formal declaration, many coalition leaders strongly believe the former …

Nigeria: Kachikwu Emerges Factional ADC Presidential Candidate [Leadership] A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday picked Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate.

Nigeria: Atiku-Amaechi Ticket Will End Tinubu's Presidency in 2027 - - Bolaji Abdullahi [Vanguard] The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed confidence that the party's presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

Nigeria: Atiku Returns to Nigeria Ahead Official Unveiling of Amaechi As His Running Mate [This Day] Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has returned to Nigeria after a business trip outside the country.

2027: Atiku Abubakar polls 1.84m votes to emerge ADC presidential ... 2027: Atiku Abubakar polls 1.84m votes to emerge ADC presidential candidate Politics By Abdulfatah On May 28, 2026 Share Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Related Posts Peter Obi condemns order to deregister ADC, 4 other political… NDC Reps caucus condemns attacks on Peter Obi ADC rejects court judgment ordering INEC to de-register it, alleges… Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to defeat Rotimi Amaechi, who scored 504,117 votes, while Mohammed Hayatu-Deen secured 177,120 votes. The results were announced on Wednesday in Abuja after the collation of votes from the nationwide presidential primary election conducted by the party. Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Chief Ikechi Emenike, said 2,527,977 registered members of the party participated in the exercise. Emenike said the figures announced were results submitted by authentic party chairmen deployed to supervise the election in various states. The Chief Returning Officer, Sen. Tunde Ogbeha, subsequently declared At…

Nigeria: Niger ADC Endorses Atiku for 2027 Presidential Election [Premium Times] Niger ADC says Atiku's endorsement was based on his "distinguished record of public service," his role in defending democracy, and what it described as his broad national acceptance

[UPDATED] 2027 Polls: ADC Declares Atiku Winner Of Presidential Primary In his acceptance speech as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku commended the party for demonstrating that democracy is alive in the ADC. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared the winner of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Advertisement The party said Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to beat his closest rival, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes. It also said businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen got 177,120 votes in the primary. In his acceptance speech, Atiku commended the party for demonstrating that democracy is alive in the ADC. He also decried the challenges faced by opposition parties and leaders in the country. Advertisement “We demonstrated that while democracy is being strangled and squashed by its ruling party and its operatives, democracy is alive and well in the African Democratic Congress,” he said. “We have to unite, as we pledged before this process, to work to pull our country and our people out of the destructive grip” of Tinubu’s ruling All Progressives Congress, Atiku said. National chairman of the party,…

ADC's Atiku Reacts to Alleged Defection Talks With NDC Ahead of 2027 ... Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have switched to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), possibly eyeing a joint ticket for the 2027 elections Opposition leader Atiku Abubakar is preparing for a monumental 2027 presidential bid amid ongoing political manoeuvring and alliances The perennial presidential aspirant plans a US visit to address Nigeria's critical security and governance challenges Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa. FCT, Abuja - Two of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Legit.ng reports that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth, respectively, in the 2023 presidential race, both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Sunday, May 3, raising the prospect of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu . On Monday, May 4, reports emerged of alleged ongoing contacts between the NDC and allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar , with suggestions of a possible midweek an…

Nigeria: Niger ADC Endorses Atiku for 2027 Presidential Election [Premium Times] Niger ADC says Atiku's endorsement was based on his "distinguished record of public service," his role in defending democracy, and what it described as his broad national acceptance

Nigeria: ADC Chooses Presidential Candidate Today As Contenders Fail to Agree On Consensus [This Day] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) will today choose its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.The exercise will take place across the 8,089 wards of electoral wards of the federation.

ADC Coalition Faces Setback as Atiku, Obi Delay Formal Defection FEATURED PUO NEWS PUO POLITICS Spread the post The early momentum that greeted the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for Nigeria’s opposition coalition appears to be fading, amid the reluctance of key figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi to formally register with the party. The coalition, which brings together prominent politicians including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Nasir El-Rufai, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Babachir Lawal and Abubakar Malami, had raised hopes of a formidable front against the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. David Mark was controversially announced as interim national chairman while Aregbesola was named national secretary. However, Daily Post investigations reveal that the ADC is struggling to consolidate its position because Atiku and Obi have not taken the decisive step of ward-level registration, a requirement under both the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2022. While Atiku has left the PDP, he has remained without a party. Obi, meanwhile, has ma…

Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Ticket, to Relive 2023 Poll, Faces Tinubu, Obi in 2027 [This Day] Former Vice President Atiku, yesterday, won the presidential ticket of African Democratic Congress (ADC), polling 1,846,379 votes to defeat his closest rival, former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, who scored 540,117 votes to come second.

Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Emerge As Presidential Candidates Amid Uncertainties Over INEC's Powers [Premium Times] INEC had given political parties between 23 April and 30 May to conduct their primaries and pick candidates for the 2027 poll.

Nigeria: Ogbodo Wins Enugu East ADC Senatorial Primary [Leadership] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared Hon. Jephthah Afam Ogbodo, the winner of its senatorial primary election for Enugu East Senatorial Zone, for the 2027 general elections.

ADC primary shows democracy can work in Nigeria — David Mark ADC primary shows democracy can work in Nigeria — David Mark News By News News Last updated May 28, 2026 Share The event ended with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerging as the presidential candidate of the ADC for the 2027 general election after defeating former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and former banker, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. CLICK THE LINK TO READ FULL LIST - Advertisement - Results announced at the venue showed that Atiku secured 1,846,370 votes to defeat Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen received 177,120 votes. The total votes cast stood at 2,546,457 from over three million registered party members eligible for the exercise. Sponsored Ads Following the announcement of the results, David Mark officially presented the ADC flag to Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate for the next general election. - Advertisement - Speaking after the declaration, the former Senate President said the primary election was not only about producing a candidate but also about proving that democracy can still function properly in the country when political parties follow due process. Mark …