Atiku Abubakar Pays N90m for ADC Presidential Nomination

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) confirmed that Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has paid N90 million for the presidential nomination form to contest on the party's platform in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The confirmation was made through an official statement posted on the party's X account, accompanied by the payment receipt, which indicates that the transaction was completed via bank draft.

The receipt, dated Friday, May 8, 2026, is documented as receipt number 2881. The ADC described this development as a significant moment in the party's political journey, marking a strategic shift within the party's framework.

The ADC aims to position itself as a credible alternative in Nigeria's competitive political landscape, emphasizing a people-driven leadership approach. The party plans to announce the next formal steps in the nomination process, with the formal presentation of the nomination form expected on Monday at the ADC national secretariat in Abuja.