The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Zamfara State has thrown its weight behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, declaring him the party’s preferred candidate for the race.
Party stakeholders also warned that they would “sue” the Waziri Adamawa if he eventually decides not to contest the election.
The endorsement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday at the International Conference Hall in the Government Reserved Area, Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.
The gathering had in attendance members of the State Executive Committee, National Executive Committee representatives from the state, as well as the party’s governorship, National Assembly and House of Assembly candidates.
In a communique released after the meeting, the party leaders said the decision followed wide consultations and discussions on the country’s current political and economic situation.
According to them, Nigeria needs an experienced leader with a national outlook who can restore stability, improve security and revive public confidence in governance.
The stakeholders described Atiku as a seasoned democrat with years of political experience and commitment to democratic governance and economic reforms.
They noted that his leadership experience places him in a strong position to lead the country at a difficult period.
The meeting also witnessed strong support from party members, many of whom insisted that the former vice president must not withdraw from the race.
“We will sue the Wazirin Adamawa if he refuses to contest,” some members reportedly declared during the session.
Party leaders further stated that Nigerians were becoming more interested in transparent leadership and credible electoral processes ahead of the next general election.
Speaking at the meeting, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi, popularly known as Doctor, a former APC Zamfara Central Coordinator for the 2023 presidential election, said the political events that shaped the outcome of the last election in the state would not repeat themselves in 2027.
He expressed confidence that voters would be allowed to freely decide their choice in the next election cycle.
The ADC in Zamfara also pledged full support for Atiku’s possible presidential ambition and promised to begin aggressive grassroots mobilisation across the state.
