Atiku praises ADC primaries as sign of strong democracy
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and presidential hopeful under the African Democratic Congress, has expressed confidence that democracy is thriving in Nigeria. He made these remarks after participating in the party’s nationwide primary elections. Atiku Abubakar highlighted the high voter turnout as evidence of active internal democracy within the party. The primaries took place across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Key takeaways
- Atiku Abubakar cast his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State.
- The ADC presidential primary was conducted simultaneously in 8,809 wards nationwide.
- Atiku Abubakar was one of three presidential aspirants, alongside Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatudeen.
- Hon. Umar Jada, the returning officer, announced that Ajiya Ward unanimously endorsed Atiku Abubakar.
- A total of 3,220 votes were reportedly cast in favour of Atiku Abubakar at the ward.
