Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has submitted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nomination form for his 2027 presidential ambition. The submission was made on May 15, 2026, as confirmed by his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
In a post accompanied by photos and a video, Atiku stated, 'It's time to save Nigeria.' The video showed him at the ADC headquarters in Abuja, where he formally submitted the nomination form. This move signals his intention to run under the ADC platform for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has not yet officially commented on his party switch. However, the ADC has welcomed his candidacy, with party officials expressing optimism about his chances.
Political analysts note that Atiku's decision to join the ADC could reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. The former vice-president has a history of contesting for the presidency, having run multiple times since 1993.
