Live Updates: Atiku Responds to Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Over ADC Primary Fallout
Atiku sends message to aggrieved ADC chieftains Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Ahead of the 2027 elections, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on former Rivers state Governor Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to “close ranks with the rest of us.”
Atiku made the appeal in a post on X, where his statement partly read:
"I, therefore, appeal to all those who feel aggrieved to come back to our party and close ranks with the rest of us. I appeal to all those who contested for various positions in our primaries to close ranks with us. In particular, I invite Chief Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and Alhaji Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to join me in this fight to save our democracy and our country.
"As I said previously, there are no winners and no losers. Our people look up to us for leadership. I am ready to lead. I shall work with you all to continue to build our party. I will campaign with you and, if Nigerians give us the mandate, govern with you to build a country that works for all."
ADC primaries trigger protest
Aggrieved members and aspirants of the ADC in Gombe state have strongly alleged exclusion and manipulation in their recent primary elections.
AIT noted the development in a report on Monday evening, May 25.
The video can be watched below via X:
Atiku casts ballot as ADC member
Former PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has cast his vote in the presidential primary of the ADC, describing the exercise as a significant step in the party’s efforts to reposition Nigeria.
According to Guardian, Atiku, 79, voted at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa state, alongside other prospective voters participating in the party’s presidential primary election.
ADC election: Amaechi storms Rivers
Daniel Regha hails ADC primaries
Popular social commentator Daniel Regha, on Monday morning, May 25, commended the conduct of the ongoing ADC primary elections.
Regha also took a swipe at the other top political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC).
He posted on X:
"ADC is the only political party so far that is conducting primaries; APC, PDP, and NDC were literally all handouts."
Niger ADC endorses Atiku for president
The Niger state chapter of the ADC has unanimously endorsed Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
According to Vanguard, the endorsement was contained in a resolution issued in Minna on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after consultations across the state.
Zamfara state ADC endorses Atiku
The ADC in Zamfara state, alongside party stakeholders and supporters, has endorsed Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
The Zamfara ADC also pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation and coordination efforts ahead of the 2027 polls, Nigerian Tribune reported.
Adamawa ADC endorses Atiku
The ADC, Adamawa state, has endorsed former Vice President Atiku as its preferred presidential candidate ahead of the party’s presidential primary election, which is being held today, Monday, May 25, 2026.
In a statement issued by the party leadership in the state, the ADC said the endorsement followed extensive consultations and unanimous agreement among stakeholders, leaders and members across Adamawa state, TVC News reported.
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Presidential primary: ADC calls for unity
The ADC has appealed for unity and discipline among party members ahead of its presidential primaries scheduled for Monday, amid deepening internal divisions within the party.
In a statement by its national spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC urged presidential aspirants, delegates and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the exercise, Premium Times noted.
