Sokoto ADC Chapter Selects Atiku Abubakar for 2027 Presidential Race
The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. A party official announced the decision during a press conference held on Sunday in Sokoto.
vanguardngr.comThe Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. A party chieftain announced the decision on behalf of other stakeholders during a press conference on Sunday in Sokoto. The announcement came ahead of the party's presidential primaries.
Background The chieftain, a former chief of staff to ex-Gov Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said the consensus was reached by ADC loyalists and other stakeholders in Sokoto State. "This decision is in preparation for the party's forthcoming presidential primaries and the 2027 general elections," he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the press briefing was attended by several ADC chieftains in the state, including former Commissioner for Information Alhaji Dahiru Maishanu, former Head of Service Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad, and the State Chairman of the party Alhaji Abdullahi Maigwandu, among others.
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The selection adds Atiku Abubakar to the list of declared candidates for the 2027 presidential primaries.
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