Former Vice President and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday cast his vote in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the exercise as a demonstration of democracy and a crucial step in the party’s efforts to reposition Nigeria.
Atiku voted at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, alongside other party members participating in the ADC’s direct presidential primary election.
In a video posted on his X account, the former vice president said the process reflected democratic principles and the party’s commitment to national development.
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“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,” he said.
According to Atiku, the primary election is being conducted simultaneously across the country’s 8,809 wards, a development he described as a significant milestone in the party’s political agenda.
“The election taking place simultaneously in 8,809 wards in Nigeria is a major step in our quest to recover our beloved country and set it on the path of prosperity,” he added.
Three Candidates Compete For ADC Presidential Ticket
Ahead of the exercise, the ADC Presidential Screening Committee cleared all three aspirants seeking the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election.
The contenders are Atiku; former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; and economist Hayatu-Deen Mohammed.
The party also approved 513 aspirants for the House of Representatives, 109 senatorial aspirants and 80 governorship aspirants to participate in the primary elections taking place in their respective wards nationwide.
The ADC is using the direct primary system, with party members across the country voting to determine candidates who will fly the party’s flag in the 2027 general election.
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