Atiku Abubakar Wins ADC Presidential Ticket for 2027 Election

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general election after defeating Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s presidential primary election. 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has secured the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. 

The result was announced on Wednesday night through a statement published on the party’s official X page, confirming Atiku’s victory over former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. 

According to the official results released by the party, Atiku polled 1,855,787 votes to emerge winner of the contest. 

Amaechi secured 509,397 votes, while Hayatu-Deen received 180,903 votes. The party disclosed that a total of 2,546,457 votes were cast during the primary election from a total membership of 3,113,599 eligible voters. 

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The statement read: “Atiku defeats Amaechi, Hayatudeen to secure ADC Presidential Ticket.” 

A detailed breakdown of the results showed that Atiku defeated Amaechi by a margin of 1,346,390 votes and surpassed Hayatu-Deen by 1,674,884 votes. 

The African Democratic Congress officially began its presidential primary process on Monday, May 25, 2026, with party members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory participating in the exercise. 

Party officials explained that the direct primary method was adopted after the three leading aspirants reportedly refused calls to step down for a consensus candidate. 

Although the party initially considered using an affirmation process, leaders eventually chose the direct primary option in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. 

Atiku’s emergence as the ADC presidential candidate is expected to shape political discussions ahead of the 2027 presidential election as political parties continue preparations for the next electoral cycle in Nigeria.