Atiku Shuns Clamour For Southern Presidency, Picks ADC Presidential Forms

By Akinwale Kasali

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria  and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Candidate in the 2019 and 2023 Elections, has once again thrown his hat into the 2027 Presidential race.

In doing that Atiku has pointedly ignored that the North having, through late President Muhammadu Buhari held the Presidency for eight years, the Southern Nigeria should be allowed to hold it for same period.

On Friday, Atiku purchased the Presidential Ticket as an Aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. And did Rotimi Amaechi from Southern Nigeria.

The ADC confirmed that Abubakar has paid the sum of N90 million for the Presidential forms to enable him to contest under the party’s platform.

This was disclosed in a statement posted on its X account on Saturday.

The post was accompanied by a receipt confirming the transaction, with Official Receipt No. 2881.

The document indicates a payment of ₦90 million in bank draft, stated as the cost of the presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 general election. The receipt was dated Friday, May 8, 2026.

The party stated: “A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Democratic Journey.

“H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON, has officially received his payment receipt to contest under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election.”

The embattled ADC described the development as part of what it called a wider political shift within the party, framing it as a moment of strategic significance in its evolving electoral posture.

“This development marks another significant moment in the growing movement for national renewal, democratic inclusion, and people-driven leadership within the ADC,” it read.

Following this development, the party further positioned itself as an emerging alternative in Nigeria’s competitive opposition space.

It added: “As Nigerians continue to seek credible alternatives, the ADC remains committed to providing a strong platform built on unity, competence, economic recovery, security, and national progress.”

According to the announcement, the next formal step in the process will take place in the coming days.

It noted: “The formal presentation of nomination forms is expected on Monday at the ADC National Secretariat, Abuja.”

The party further framed the development as part of growing internal momentum ahead of the election cycle.

“The movement is growing. Hope is rising. Expect more,” the party concluded.