2027: Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the 2027 elections.

Atiku announced the move on Monday via his X account, sharing a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the caption: “It’s official.”

This development comes after his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, following a prolonged internal crisis within the party.

By joining the ADC, Atiku has formalized his 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. According to NIGERIA NEWS 247, Atiku and other opposition leaders had delayed their formal registration with the ADC until now.

The opposition coalition had earlier unveiled the ADC as its platform for the 2027 elections, with former Senate President David Mark appointed as National Chairman, ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, and former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi as National Publicity Secretary.