Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar participated in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election on Monday, casting his vote at a polling unit in Yola, Adamawa State. The exercise, he said, showcases the party’s dedication to democratic processes and national renewal.
Atiku arrived at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, where he joined other party members in the primary. In a statement posted on his X account, the former presidential aspirant described the event as a demonstration of democracy in action, emphasizing that it aligns with ADC’s vision for Nigeria’s progress.
“I joined other prospective voters of the African Democratic Congress in our party’s presidential primaries in casting my vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta Yola, Adamawa State. This is democracy at work,” Atiku wrote. He added that the simultaneous election across 8,809 wards nationwide represents a significant step in the party’s efforts to reclaim the country and steer it toward prosperity.
The primary election is part of ADC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, with Atiku being one of the prominent aspirants vying for the party’s ticket.