Atiku Abubakar polled votes in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary, according to multiple reports. One account states he received more than 1.4 million votes across 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory before the exercise was adjourned near midnight, according to Africa. Another report states he received 68,823 votes in Sokoto State, according to thecapital.ng. The ADC presidential primary was conducted across the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State, according to thecapital.ng. Atiku Abubakar voted in the ADC presidential primary in Adamawa State, according to thecapital.ng. 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 others, according to thecapital.ng. Rotimi Amaechi was announced as the African Democratic Congress vice presidential candidate to Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election, according to Bluesky. Accounts differ on whether Amaechi was a candidate for president nationally or only received votes in Sokoto State. One report implies Amaechi was a presidential candidate based on vote receipt in Sokoto State, while another identifies him solely as the vice presidential nominee.