Atiku Floors Amaechi, others in landslide ADC Primary triumph in Yobe

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Yobe State after securing a landslide victory in the exercise conducted across the state.

Chairperson of the electoral committee in Yobe, Hajiya Ma’am Kyari, announced the result on Monday in Damaturu, declaring Atiku winner after polling 44,841 votes to defeat other contenders in the primary.

According to the result announced by the committee, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, secured 300 votes, while Mr. Mohamed Hayatudeen garnered 365 votes.

Kyari said Atiku emerged victorious after scoring the highest number of valid votes cast during the exercise.

“Having scored the highest number of valid votes cast, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is hereby declared winner of the ADC presidential primary election in Yobe State,” she stated.

She described the primary election as peaceful, transparent and conducted in accordance with the party’s guidelines and electoral procedures.

The committee chairperson commended party officials, members and security agencies for ensuring a smooth and orderly exercise across the state.

Kyari also praised the aspirants and their supporters for maintaining decorum and demonstrating sportsmanship throughout the primary process.

Speaking after the exercise, the ADC governorship candidate in Yobe State, Mr. Kassim Geidam, described the primary election as peaceful, successful and well coordinated.

Geidam noted that party stakeholders and supporters from the three senatorial zones of the state actively participated in the exercise.

He further commended party executives, traditional rulers and security agencies for contributing to the peaceful conduct of the primary election.

The governorship candidate also applauded media practitioners for what he described as professionalism and balanced coverage during the exercise.

The outcome of the Yobe primary adds to Atiku’s growing momentum within the ADC ahead of the 2027 presidential election as political activities continue to gather pace across the country.