ADC Presidential Primaries 2027: Full Breakdown of Atiku’s Votes Across Nigeria

ADC Presidential Primaries 2027: Full Breakdown of Atiku’s Votes Across Nigeria

  • Atiku has officially clinched victory in the ADC presidential primaries 2027, securing widespread support across Nigeria’s 36 states and Abuja
  • His strongest backing came from the North-East and North-West, with Adamawa and Kano delivering the largest vote counts
  • The full breakdown reveals a clear regional pattern that shaped his path to winning the primaries

The ADC presidential primaries 2027 have concluded, with Atiku emerging as the winner.

The official breakdown of votes across the 36 states and Abuja (FCT) has now been released, offering a clear picture of his nationwide support.

Adamawa leads with highest votes, confirming Atiku’s strong base in the North-East.
Atiku wins ADC primaries as votes across 36 states and Abuja show his nationwide support. Photo credit: PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images
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Atiku’s stronghold in the North-East

Atiku’s home state, Adamawa, delivered the highest number of votes with 177,141, cementing his dominance in the North-East.

Other states in the region also showed strong backing:

  • Gombe: 136,933
  • Bauchi: 115,410
  • Borno: 86,084
  • Taraba: 48,523
  • Yobe: 44,841

This region proved to be Atiku’s strongest base, accounting for a significant portion of his total votes.

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North-West support

The North-West also contributed heavily to Atiku’s victory, with Kano delivering 155,595 votes, the second-highest tally nationwide. Other notable figures include:

  • Kaduna: 108,784
  • Katsina: 74,444
  • Kebbi: 65,523
  • Sokoto: 63,823
  • Zamfara: 60,500
  • Jigawa: 51,238

Middle Belt contributions

The Middle Belt states showed moderate but steady support:

  • Niger: 79,206
  • Benue: 55,177
  • Kogi: 48,351
  • Plateau: 47,559
  • Nasarawa: 41,649

South-East and South-South votes

The South-East and South-South regions contributed smaller but notable figures:

  • Anambra: 58,566
  • Imo: 52,222
  • Enugu: 33,879
  • Abia: 25,153
  • Ebonyi: 1,210

South-South highlights include:

  • Akwa Ibom: 17,623
  • Cross River: 17,461
  • Delta: 10,023
  • Bayelsa: 1,470
  • Rivers: 912

South-West performance

In the South-West, Atiku’s numbers were modest compared to the northern states:

  • Lagos: 37,783
  • Ogun: 25,634
  • Oyo: 23,011
  • Ekiti: 18,395
  • Ondo: 18,287
  • Osun: 12,321

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) contributed 18,704 votes, reflecting moderate support in the nation’s capital.

See the full list below:

1. Adamawa: 177,141

2. Kano: 155,595

3. Gombe: 136,933

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4. Bauchi: 115,410

5. Kaduna: 108,784

6. Borno: 86,084

7. Niger: 79,206

8. Katsina: 74,444

9. Kebbi: 65,523

10. Sokoto: 63,823

11. Zamfara: 60,500

12. Anambra: 58,566

13. Benue: 55,177

14. Imo: 52,222

15. Jigawa: 51,238

16. Taraba: 48,523

17. Kogi: 48,351

18. Plateau: 47,559

19. Yobe: 44,841

20. Nasarawa: 41,649

21. Lagos: 37,783

22. Enugu: 33,879

23. Ogun: 25,634

24. Abia: 25,153

25. Oyo: 23,011

26. FCT: 18,704

27. Ekiti: 18,395

28. Ondo: 18,287

29. Akwa Ibom: 17,623

30. Cross River: 17,461

31. Edo: 15,918

32. Osun: 12,321

33. Delta: 10,023

34. Kwara: 6,805

35. Bayelsa: 1,470

36. Ebonyi: 1,210

37. Rivers: 912

Atiku’s victory in the ADC presidential primaries 2027 was driven largely by overwhelming support in the North-East and North-West, with Adamawa and Kano standing out as his strongest bases.

While his numbers in the South were lower, the nationwide spread of votes ensured his overall win.

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Nationwide breakdown reveals regional patterns that shaped Atiku’s path to victory.
Kano delivers second-largest tally, strengthening Atiku’s dominance in the North-West. Photo credit: KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images
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