2027: Atiku submits ADC presidential nomination form

…urges citizens to join cause to save Nigeria

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday submitted his presidential nomination form at the national secretariat of the opposition African Democratic Congress in Abuja.

In a post on his X handle, the Waziri Adamawa urged Nigerians to join what he described as a national movement to save the country from despair.

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections said good times could return through unity of purpose.

“The march to restore prosperity and better days to our beloved nation took a firm and decisive step forward today at the National Secretariat of our great party, the African Democratic Congress.

“This is more than a political journey; it is a national movement rooted in hope, renewal, and the collective resolve to save Nigeria from despair. I call on all Nigerians, regardless of region, faith, or background, to join us in this noble cause. Together, we will restore the promise of our nation and bring good times back again,” the post by @atiku read, as the ADC fixed its presidential primary election for May 23, 2026.

In a recent interview, Atiku said he intended to pursue what could be his final ambition to lead Nigeria again. He stated that his political experience and the current stakes in the country placed him ahead of other aspirants seeking the nation’s top office.

He said, “The stakes are higher because I believe that it will be my last… I think that’s a fact.”

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Atiku also said expectations from younger leaders had not always been met, adding that emerging politicians needed mentorship and guidance from more experienced figures.

He further stated that the North appeared more united behind his candidacy ahead of the 2027 general elections because it remained his political base.