Atiku Abubakar Pays N90m for ADC Presidential Nomination

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has officially confirmed a payment of N90 million for the presidential nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as he prepares to contest in the 2027 general elections. The ADC disclosed this information through an official statement on their X account, accompanied by payment receipt number 2881, confirming the transaction was made via bank draft.

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

This move is seen as part of a broader effort to position the ADC as a credible alternative in Nigeria's competitive political landscape. 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.