Atiku Abubakar Returns to Nigeria, Set to Defect to ADC for 2023 Challenge

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has returned to Nigeria from an overseas trip, greeted by loyalists at the airport. Atiku, a two-time presidential candidate under the PDP, is expected to formally announce his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge the ruling APC in the 2023 elections.

He is likely to contest for the ADC presidential ticket in 2027. This move signifies a significant shift in the political landscape as Atiku aligns with other opposition figures to challenge the incumbent party's dominance.