Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi have submitted their African Democratic Congress presidential nomination forms for the 2027 election. Both aspirants submitted their forms at the party's national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. Atiku described the move as "a decisive step toward restoring prosperity," while Amaechi said he had "officially thrown his hat in the ring to salvage Nigeria." The ADC presidential primary is scheduled for May 25, 2026.
Key Points:
- Atiku and Amaechi are now direct competitors for the same ADC presidential ticket.
- Both former allies are now political rivals, setting up an intense primary battle.
- The ADC now boasts two heavyweight northern candidates, potentially splitting the vote.
- Atiku's "national movement" rhetoric aims to broaden his appeal beyond regional lines.
- Amaechi's "salvage Nigeria" message taps into widespread frustration with current governance.
Sources: X (formerly Twitter)
