The African Democratic Congress is set to commence the process of selecting its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, with party members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory expected to participate in the exercise.
The party is expected to adopt the direct primary method for the election following the inability of the leading aspirants to agree on a consensus arrangement.
The three major contenders in the race are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
Party leaders had reportedly explored the possibility of adopting an affirmation process for a consensus candidate, but the aspirants declined calls to step down from the contest.
According to party officials, the direct primary option aligns with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and would allow members across the country to participate directly in the selection of the party’s flag bearer.
As voting begins, political observers are closely monitoring the strengths, national appeal and political influence of the aspirants seeking to secure the ADC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
Atiku Abubakar enters the contest as one of Nigeria’s most prominent opposition figures, backed by decades of political experience and an extensive national network built over years in public service and partisan politics.
Since his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party in November 2025, the former vice president has remained active in efforts to unite opposition groups under the ADC platform ahead of the next general election.
The outcome of the exercise is expected to shape the political direction of the ADC as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 presidential race.
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