Atiku made the announcement on Monday, through his X handle, posting a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief caption, “It’s official.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State, signalling a major 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, had confirmed the development in a statement.
Videos and photos from the event showed Atiku’s convoy arriving in the town 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.
In a brief X (Formerly Twitter) post on his handle shorty after his registration, Atiku wrote, ”It’s official. -AA”
This move formalises Atiku’s association with the coalition party, which he had previously endorsed in July as a platform for opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Babachir Lawal, to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Until now, Atiku and other opposition leaders had delayed their formal registration with the ADC.
The former vice president’s registration is expected to strengthen the party’s profile and consolidate the opposition ahead of the next general election.
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