Breaking: Amaechi Defeats Atiku to Win ADC Presidential Primary in Top State
- Rotimi Amaechi has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary in Bayelsa State with 44,404 votes
- The former minister defeated Atiku Abubakar and Hayatu-Deen Muhammed, who contested but fell short of Amaechi
- The ADC presidential primary election took place on May 25, 2026, across the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State
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Yenagoa, Bayelsa State - Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Bayelsa State.
Amaechi defeated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Hayatu-Deen Muhammed to emerged winner in the South-South state.
The former Rivers state governor secured a total of 44,404 votes, Atiku scored 6,570 votes, while Hayatu-Deen polled 939 votes.
The ADC presidential primary election was conducted across the state on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Atiku wins ADC presidential primary in Sokoto
Recall that Atiku Abubakar won the ADC presidential primary in Sokoto state with 68,823 votes.
The former transportation minister, Rotimi Amaechi, and Muhammad Hayatuddeen received 292 and 319 votes, respectively.
According to the returning officer, Prof. Aminu Abubakar, a total of 69,434 votes were cast during the primary election.
Atiku takes lead in ADC presidential primaries
Legit.ng earlier reported that Atiku Abubakar is leading the ADC presidential primaries, winning five states so far.
The key competitors contesting against Atiku include Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
The ADC presidential primaries signal crucial shifts in Nigeria's opposition politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
Source: Legit.ng
