Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to emerge victorious in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Results released from a few states show Atiku in a comfortable lead over his opponents.
He is contesting the party’s presidential ticket alongside former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen ahead of the 2027 general election, where the ADC hopes to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress’s President Bola Tinubu.
Results announced so far at the party’s collation center, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, indicate a strong showing for Atiku.
In Kebbi State, Atiku polled 65,523 votes to defeat Amaechi, who scored 5,931 votes, while Hayatu-Deen secured 454 votes.
In Anambra State, Atiku garnered 58,566 votes ahead of Amaechi’s 17,085 votes and Hayatu-Deen’s 7,861 votes.
Abia State also went in favour of Atiku, who secured 25,153 votes, while Amaechi scored 18,339 votes and Hayatu-Deen got 2,264 votes.
In Ekiti State, Atiku polled 18,395 votes, defeating Amaechi, who recorded 1,574 votes, while Hayatu-Deen secured 149 votes.
Meanwhile, the exercise has continued to generate controversy, with both Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen rejecting the credibility of the process over alleged irregularities.
