ADC Primary Shows Democracy Can Work in Nigeria

On Wednesday, David Mark, the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declared that the party's presidential primary showcased the viability of democracy in Nigeria. The event, held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, resulted in Atiku Abubakar being named the ADC's presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

Abubakar secured 1,846,370 votes, defeating Rotimi Amaechi, who received 504,117 votes, and Moham Hayatu-Deen, who garnered 177,120 votes, from a total of 2,546,457 votes cast. Mark emphasized that the primary was not merely a process to select a candidate but a demonstration of internal democracy functioning effectively in the country.

He praised the commitment of the presidential screening committee for conducting a fair and transparent election despite facing significant pressure. Mark expressed confidence in the ADC's ability to conduct credible primaries, reinforcing the party's democratic culture and commitment to political competition without descending into conflict.