BREAKING: Atiku Officially Joins ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections

Published on November 24, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, signaling a significant development in Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The registration took place on Monday, following Atiku’s announcement to ADC supporters and stakeholders in Adamawa over the weekend. Abdul Rasheeth, an aide to the former vice president, confirmed the development in a statement obtained by PUNCH Online.

Videos and photos from the event showed Atiku’s convoy arriving to the cheers of supporters, who beat drums, sang, and carried placards with his image. Atiku waved and greeted well-wishers from his vehicle as he received his ADC membership card.

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Shortly after the registration, Atiku posted on X (formerly Twitter), “It’s official. –AA,” the statement read.

This move formalizes Atiku’s association with the coalition party, which he had previously endorsed as a platform for opposition figures including Peter Obi and Babachir Lawal, to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

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