Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria has emerged winner of the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
Official results announced by the party’s electoral committee show that Atiku Abubakar polled a total of 1,846,370 votes to defeat his closest challengers in a contest that has already sparked controversy within the party.
Former minister and businessman Hayatu-deen secured 177,120 votes, while former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, who also served as Minister of Transportation in former President Buhari’s administration, polled 504,117 votes.
According to figures released by the party, the ADC has a total registered membership of 3,113,599, while total votes cast in the exercise stood at 2,527,977.
With his victory in the ADC presidential primary, Atiku Abubakar has once again demonstrated his enduring influence and commitment to shaping Nigeria’s future. As he prepares to carry his campaign forward, supporters and critics alike will be watching closely to see how he leverages this momentum to rally the nation towards his vision. The road ahead promises to be pivotal in Nigeria’s political landscape.
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