Atiku Abubakar Prioritizes Consensus Candidate for ADC

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, revealed during a television interview that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will prioritize a consensus candidate strategy as it approaches the 2027 presidential primaries. He expressed that the party is willing to support a consensus candidate, dismissing any notion that this approach would sideline him.

Atiku argued that this strategy is essential for providing support and building internal agreements among ADC members, suggesting that a consensus outcome would be more beneficial than a full-scale primary contest. His comments come amid ongoing political realignments and consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, as political parties continue to strategize on candidate selection and coalition building.