Atiku Abubakar sweeps ADC primaries in Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto with massive votes
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary in three northern states on Monday, securing 44,841 votes in Yobe, 60,500 in Zamfara, and 68,823 in Sokoto. In each state, his nearest rivals—former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-deen—received only a few hundred votes each. The primaries were conducted peacefully across all local government areas, with INEC officials monitoring the process to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026.
These victories position Atiku as the ADC’s presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2027 general elections, highlighting his strong grassroots support in the North and the party’s ability to conduct orderly primaries. The sweeping wins also signal ADC’s intention to be a major opposition force, potentially influencing coalition talks and voter realignment in the region.
If you’re tracking Nigeria’s political landscape, consider what a unified ADC behind Atiku could mean for the opposition’s strategy—will it consolidate anti‑APC votes, or fragment them further? Stay updated on the party’s national convention and any alliance announcements as the election cycle approaches.