Atiku reveals next move on Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen after ADC Primary victory

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will personally visit former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to seek their support ahead of the 2027 general election.

Atiku stated this after he was declared the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Wednesday night.

The former Vice President emerged winner of the ADC presidential primary after defeating Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen.

Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to secure the party’s ticket.

Amaechi came second with 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen secured 177,120 votes.

Speaking after his victory, Atiku said he would reach out to the other aspirants in the interest of party unity.

“I will personally visit Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen and appeal to them to support me,” he said.

Atiku said the ADC was bringing experience and credibility into the 2027 race.

According to him, many of those leading the party have served in government and understand what it takes to address Nigeria’s challenges.

“We are bringing experience and credibility because most of us who are leading this party have been in government before,” Atiku said.