ADC Presidential Primaries Set for 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is holding its presidential primaries, with key aspirants including Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Muham Hayatu Deen. Atiku Abubakar, a seasoned politician, has previously contested for the presidency multiple times, including in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019, representing various parties, notably the PDP.

Rotimi Amaechi, former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor of Rivers State, is also vying for the ADC ticket after losing the APC nomination for the 2023 elections. Muham Hayatu Deen emphasizes the need for credible alternatives in Nigerian politics and aims to unify various regional and religious divides.

The ADC primaries are viewed as a critical moment for the party as it prepares to challenge incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the APC and other candidates in the 2027 general elections.