Atiku, Amaechi Buy ADC Presidential Forms for 2027

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi have purchased the African Democratic Congress's N90 million presidential nomination forms ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, the party announced on Saturday.

The African Democratic Congress confirmed that Atiku paid for his form, receiving a receipt dated May 8, 2026. The party plans to formally present the nomination forms to him on Monday at its national secretariat in Abuja. In a statement, ADC described the move as a step toward national renewal and people-driven leadership, adding that it reflects growing momentum within the party.

Amaechi's form was collected on his behalf Friday at the same Abuja secretariat by former Edo State Governor John Oyegun, a past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress. Others present included former Minister of Environment Mohammed Abdullahi, former Senator Nura Abatemi, and Ike Okoronkwo. ADC Deputy National Organising Secretary Atiku Mohammed handed over the forms.

A third aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, also obtained his form Friday from National Organising Secretary Chinedu Idigo. Hayatu-Deen pledged to prioritize security, job...