Breaking: ADC Finally Announces Who Will Be Its Presidential Candidate in 2027 as Details Emerge

• Atiku Abubakar wins ADC primary, positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race
• He secured 1,846,370 votes, defeating Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen significantly
• Atiku's victory reshapes political dynamics and potential alliances ahead of elections

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FCT, Abuja - Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after winning the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The result officially positions Atiku for a major political showdown with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other opposition figures, including Peter Obi, in the race for Nigeria’s highest office.

Atiku defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

The outcome of the primary was announced on Wednesday night by Tunde Ogbeha, the returning officer for the exercise.

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According to the results declared, Atiku secured a commanding victory over his rivals with a total of 1,846,370 votes.

Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, came second with 504,117 votes, while Mohammed Hayatu-Deen polled 177,120 votes, The Cable reported.

ADC primary reshapes 2027 political landscape

Atiku’s victory is expected to significantly alter political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections, especially as opposition parties continue consultations and coalition talks.

The former Vice-President had entered the race as one of the leading contenders following weeks of intense political mobilisation across several states, Vanguard reported.

Fresh battle looms ahead of 2027 election

With the ADC primary now concluded, political attention is expected to shift toward possible alliances, campaign strategies and the broader contest involving the ruling APC and other opposition blocs.

Observers believe Atiku’s emergence could intensify competition ahead of the next presidential election as political activities gradually gather momentum nationwide.

Analyst speaks on primary outcome

Speaking with Legit.ng on Thursday, May 28, Hamma Hayatu said:

"To be honest when Mohammed Hayatudeen came into the ADC and even contested I was excited that he will be very good addition to the ADC govt thinking his contest is to secure position, but I am surprised with his recent post. Ironically we are from same state and LG same tribe with my mum and we calso share same surname and even past profession, infact exact name with my immediate late elder brother. I think he should soft pedal if not being used to cause confusion in the ADC.

"Hayatudeen and Ameachi should have agreed for consensus to start with. I was wondering if they really think they can beat Atiku the person that virtually is the reason the ADC coalition came to fruition."

Atiku wins 3 states

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has recorded decisive victories in three major states—Kano, Lagos and Kebbi—in the ongoing African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary.

The results place him firmly ahead of other contenders, including former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, as the party continues collation nationwide.