ADC declares Atiku winner of presidential primaries, defeats Amaechi, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen

Atiku Abubakar has secured the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for the 2027 election after defeating Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s primary election.

The outcome was announced on Wednesday night in a statement posted on the ADC’s official X account.

“Atiku defeats Amaechi, Hayatudeen to secure ADC Presidential Ticket.

“Final result: Atiku 1,855,787, Amaechi 509,397, Hayatudeen 180,903. Total votes cast in the election: 2,546,457. Total party membership for the election: 3,113,599. Congratulations to Waziri Atiku,” the statement added.

The results showed Atiku taking a clear lead with more than 1.8 million votes. Amaechi placed second with 509,397 votes, while Hayatu-Deen received 180,903 votes.

With the victory, Atiku officially becomes the ADC candidate for the 2027 presidential race.