Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has said democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria following the party’s nationwide primary elections.

Atiku made this remark in a statement signed by the Atiku Media Office and shared on X on Monday after casting his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State.

The ADC presidential primary was held simultaneously across 8,809 wards in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

Addressing supporters, Atiku described the large turnout as a strong indication of internal democratic participation within the party.

“The large turnout of voters is a clear indication of how party members are willing to participate in the ADC internal democratic processes”, the former Vice President said, adding “I have no doubt that democracy has come to stay.”
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The former vice president cast his vote amid cheers from party faithful who gathered at the polling unit.

The former vice president cast his vote amid cheers from party faithful who gathered at the polling unit. Voting reportedly commenced shortly after his arrival at the venue from Abuja, with Atiku listed among three aspirants in the race, including former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatudeen.

The statement added that the returning officer, Hon. Umar Jada, earlier announced that Ajiya Ward had unanimously endorsed Atiku’s

The statement said, “The returning officer, Hon. Umar Jada, earlier announced that Ajiya Ward had unanimously endorsed Atiku’s candidacy. At the end of the process, a total of 3,220 votes were reportedly cast in his favour.”

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Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has explained why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the best choice to emerge as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, flag bearer ahead of the party’s presidential primary.

Onochie explained that only Atiku can give ADC the strongest opportunity to win the 2027 presidential election and govern Nigeria.

In a statement, the former presidential aide said if ADC aspires to make history, its members should ensure that Atiku emerges as the party’s candidate.

The timetable by the ADC stated that the party’s presidential primary is scheduled to hold today, Monday.

Onochie said: “Politics is not an award for effort, it is not about sentiments. It is a test of preparedness, capacity, national reach and the ability to win power and govern effectively.

“As ADC prepares for its 2027 Presidential Primary, members must ask one question above all else: Who gives ADC the strongest opportunity to win Nigeria and govern successfully? For many party faithful, the answer is clear: HE. Atiku Abubakar.

“Atiku brings to the table what very few politicians in Nigeria can legitimately claim, experience, national acceptance, coalition-building capacity, economic understanding and political resilience.

“If ADC desires not simply to make history but to win history, then members must choose a candidate with national scale, tested endurance and the capacity to convert aspiration into government.

“The Primary is the contest. The General Election is the mission. The Presidency is the destination.”

Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has explained why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the best choice to emerge as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, flag bearer ahead of the party’s presidential primary.

Onochie explained that only Atiku can give ADC the strongest opportunity to win the 2027 presidential election and govern Nigeria.

In a statement, the former presidential aide said if ADC aspires to make history, its members should ensure that Atiku emerges as the party’s candidate.

The timetable by the ADC stated that the party’s presidential primary is scheduled to hold today, Monday.

Onochie said: “Politics is not an award for effort, it is not about sentiments. It is a test of preparedness, capacity, national reach and the ability to win power and govern effectively.

“As ADC prepares for its 2027 Presidential Primary, members must ask one question above all else: Who gives ADC the strongest opportunity to win Nigeria and govern successfully? For many party faithful, the answer is clear: HE. Atiku Abubakar.

“Atiku brings to the table what very few politicians in Nigeria can legitimately claim, experience, national acceptance, coalition-building capacity, economic understanding and political resilience.

“If ADC desires not simply to make history but to win history, then members must choose a candidate with national scale, tested endurance and the capacity to convert aspiration into government.

“The Primary is the contest. The General Election is the mission. The Presidency is the destination.”