By Sodiq Adelakun
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that democracy is firmly taking root in Nigeria following the conduct of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress across the country.
Atiku made the remark on Monday after casting his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, during the party’s nationwide presidential primary election.
The former vice president, who is seeking the ADC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, expressed satisfaction with the turnout of party members, describing it as a strong indication of confidence in internal democracy within the party.
“I have no doubt that democracy has come to stay,” Atiku stated while addressing party supporters and journalists shortly after voting.
The presidential primary was conducted simultaneously across 8,809 wards in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement from his media office, voting commenced shortly after Atiku arrived at the polling unit amid cheers from supporters and party faithful.
Atiku is contesting the ADC presidential ticket alongside former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatudeen, who reportedly voted in Abuja.
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The ward returning officer, Hon. Umar Jada, later announced that Ajiya Ward had unanimously endorsed Atiku’s candidature.
At the conclusion of voting, the former vice president was said to have secured 3,220 votes from the ward delegates.
The exercise forms part of the ADC’s preparations ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as political activities continue to gather momentum across the country.
