Atiku appeals to Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen after ADC primary win
Atiku Abubakar won ADC presidential ticket with 1,846,370 votes in just-conducted primary, defeating Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. The former vice president delivered acceptance speech in Abuja, urging defeated candidates to "close ranks" and join him to "save Nigeria's democracy."
According to Atiku, "there are no winners and no losers" in the party primaries. He specifically invited Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen to join his campaign, stating "our people look up for leadership and I'm ready to lead."
This appeal comes after Atiku's victory in the ADC's internal election process, positioning him as a major contender in the 2027 presidential race. The ADC ticket victory represents a significant development in Nigeria's political landscape, particularly with Atiku's experience and network. Will this unity appeal succeed in consolidating support for the ADC's presidential ambition?