Breaking: Atiku takes early lead in ADC presidential primaries, details emerge

Atiku Abubakar leads ADC presidential primaries, winning five states so far  

The primaries signal crucial shifts in Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 elections 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries ahead of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.

Atiku has won five states as ADC delegates vote to determine the party’s 2027 presidential candidate.

As reported by The Punch, figures obtained across some states showed Atiku maintaining a commanding lead in the early rounds of counting.

The ADC presidential aspirant has reportedly won in Gombe, Abia, Ebonyi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. Atiku might emerge as the ADC presidential candidate if the trend continues.

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate has remained one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s opposition politics. The ongoing ADC presidential primary is seen as a major test of strength as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.