In a move aimed at consolidating his political base ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has revealed his intention to personally reach out to two prominent politicians who contested against him for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket. Atiku, who emerged victorious in the party’s primary election, stated that he will visit former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to seek their backing.
Speaking shortly after his triumph at the ADC convention, Atiku highlighted the importance of unity within the party. He emphasized that his administration, if elected, would leverage the experience and credibility of its members, many of whom have previously held government positions. The former vice-president’s approach underscores a strategy of reconciliation and coalition-building to strengthen his campaign.
The primary election results saw Atiku securing a commanding 1,846,370 votes, far surpassing Amaechi’s 504,117 votes and Hayatu-Deen’s 177,120 votes. Despite his landslide victory, Atiku acknowledged the need to bring all factions together, stating, ‘I will personally visit Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen and appeal to them to support me. We are bringing experience and credibility because most of us who are leading this party have been in government before.’
This development signals Atiku’s intent to present a united front as he gears up for the 2027 presidential race, aiming to unseat the incumbent and restore democratic values he believes are under threat.