Atiku Abubakar Takes Early Lead in ADC Presidential Primary
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has secured an early advantage in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary after winning in five states.
State‑by‑State Breakdown
Gombe State: Atiku polled 139,334 votes, while Rotimi Amaechi received 1,150 votes and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen garnered 464 votes, according to Returning Officer Prof. David Agbu.
Abia State: Atiku led with 25,153 votes, ahead of Amaechi’s 18,339 votes and Hayatu-Deen’s 3,264 votes.
Ebonyi State: Atiku scored 15,300 votes, compared to Amaechi’s 2,200 votes and Hayatu-Deen’s 200 votes, as announced by ADC National Vice Chairman, Diaspora, Fred Onwe.
Sokoto State: Atiku received 68,823 votes, Amaechi obtained 292 votes, and Hayatu-Deen polled 319 votes.
Zamfara State: Atiku secured 60,500 votes, Hayatu-Deen got 436 votes, and Amaechi tallied 191 votes.
The ADC primary is viewed as a key indicator of opposition strength as political parties realign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), remains a central figure in Nigeria’s opposition landscape. Amaechi campaigned on institutional reforms and internal party democracy, while Hayatu-Deen emphasized economic restructuring and private‑sector‑driven growth.
Party officials say the final results will be released after collation of votes from the remaining states and the Federal Capital Territory.
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