Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reaffirmed his commitment to party unity, pledging to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election.
- +2027: I’ll back whoever emerges ADC presidential candidate – Atiku
Atiku made the declaration amid growing tensions between the ADC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which recently announced it would cease communication with the party’s leadership and would not monitor its national convention scheduled for April 14.
Atiku made the declaration amid growing tensions between the ADC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which recently announced it would cease communication with the party’s leadership and would not monitor its national convention scheduled for April 14.
The commission cited a court ruling for its decision, a position the ADC has strongly rejected, insisting that INEC misinterpreted the judgement.
Despite the controversy, the party has vowed to proceed with its convention and other planned activities.
Speaking during an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku dismissed fears that INEC’s stance could weaken the party, alleging that powerful interests were unsettled by the ADC’s rising profile across the country.
On his presidential ambition, the former Vice-President stressed that the party’s collective interest outweighs individual aspirations.
“We will support and endorse whoever emerges as the flag bearer. How many are we (presidential aspirants), three or four? In the PDP, more than ten of us contested,” he said.
He also highlighted the ADC’s focus on inclusiveness, particularly for young people and women.
When asked if he would support a younger candidate, Atiku responded, “Yes, why not. Allah has done everything for me. What will be their future and that of their children?”
He expressed confidence that Nigerians are eager for change, citing worsening economic hardship and insecurity.
“They are being pushed to the wall and are prepared to do even more than they did in the previous elections,” he said.
Atiku further linked insecurity, particularly in northern Nigeria, to youth unemployment and poor access to education, while accusing the government of tolerating corruption and failing to address the nation’s deepening challenges.
