Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar announced that he is working hand‑in‑hand with leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to build a “virile” opposition in Bauchi State. Speaking after hosting a delegation of key ADC stakeholders from Bauchi—led by Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Yapeco, Sarkin Yakin Katagum—Atiku said the meeting focused on identifying gaps in the party’s structure and developing practical steps to close them. “We have examined the gaps, and I am committed to working with the party’s leaders at all levels until we achieve a solid opposition that will best serve the interests of the people of Bauchi,” he said.
The engagement, described as part of a broader strategy to reposition the ADC as a credible alternative, will involve strengthening internal mechanisms, enhancing unity, and mobilising grassroots support across the state. Atiku’s remarks signal ongoing consultations among opposition figures as they prepare for the 2027 general elections, with Bauchi earmarked as a key battleground for the party’s resurgence.
