Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The registration took place on Monday, following Atiku’s announcement to ADC supporters and stakeholders in Adamawa over the weekend.
Abdul Rasheeth, an aide to the former vice president, had confirmed the development in a statement obtained by The PUNCH.
Videos and photos from the event showed Atiku’s convoy arriving in the town to the cheers of supporters, who beat drums, sang, and carried placards with his image.
Atiku waved and greeted well-wishers from his vehicle as he received his ADC membership card.
In a brief X (Formerly Twitter) post on his handle shorty after his registration, Atiku wrote,” It’s official. -AA”
This move formalises Atiku’s association with the coalition party, which he had previously endorsed in July as a platform for opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Babachir Lawal, to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Until now, Atiku and other opposition leaders had delayed their formal registration with the ADC.
His entry is expected to bolster the party’s standing and help unify opposition forces ahead of the next general election.
