Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared his readiness to support whoever emerges winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary in 2026, regardless of whether he clinches the ticket or not.
Atiku, a key leader in the coalition movement, gave the assurance on Saturday while addressing party members at a welcome ceremony for new defectors to the ADC in Lagos State.
The event, which attracted top defectors from both the Labour Party (LP) and ADC into the coalition fold, was graced by the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; Senator Kolawole Ogunwale; and the Lagos State ADC Chairman, Mr. George Ashiru.
Atiku, who was represented by Prof. Ola Olateju as guest speaker, emphasized that the ADC would ensure a free, fair, and transparent contest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
On the issue of who will fly the party’s presidential flag, Atiku maintained that the choice rests solely with the delegates.
“It is not a thing we can predetermine. Whoever emerges through free and fair contests, we are all going to support,” he said.
He assured aspirants of a level playing field, stressing that no candidate would be imposed on the party.
“We are not imposing anyone on the people. The process will be democratic, and the winner of our primary will be the representative of all Nigerians in the election,” he added.
Among the frontrunners for the ADC presidential ticket are former governors and seasoned politicians including Peter Obi, Chibuike Amaechi, and Atiku himself.
