Atiku wins Sokoto ADC presidential primary by landslide

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday secured a landslide victory in the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State, polling 69,431 votes to defeat his closest challengers by a wide margin.

The outcome of the primary election was announced at the party’s state secretariat in Sokoto by the Returning Officer, Professor Aminu Abubakar Illela, before party leaders, delegates and other key stakeholders from across the state.

The victory further strengthens Atiku’s position within the ADC ahead of the 2027 presidential election, following growing support from party members and stakeholders in Sokoto State.

Declaring the outcome, Prof. Illela said Atiku emerged victorious after securing 69,431 votes cast by delegates during the presidential primary election conducted across the state.

According to him, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, scored 292 votes, while businessman and economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, garnered 319 votes.

The returning officer described the exercise as peaceful, transparent and credible, commending delegates and party officials for their orderly conduct throughout the process.

“With the powers conferred on me as the Returning Officer for this election, I hereby declare Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the winner of the Sokoto State ADC presidential primary election, having scored the highest number of valid votes cast,” Prof. Illela announced.

The declaration triggered wild jubilation among party supporters and loyalists who thronged the secretariat, chanting solidarity songs and expressing confidence that the former vice president remains the most formidable opposition figure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Stakeholders of the party who spoke shortly after the announcement said the outcome reflected the confidence reposed in Atiku’s leadership capacity, political experience and commitment to national unity.

They maintained that the overwhelming support recorded in Sokoto State signaled growing momentum for the ADC ahead of the next presidential contest, insisting that Nigerians were yearning for competent and experienced leadership capable of addressing the country’s economic and security challenges.

The primary election was monitored by INEC, party officials and observers, with ADC leaders in the state describing the exercise as a major step toward consolidating internal democracy and strengthening the party’s national outlook ahead of 2027.

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