David Mark says ADC primary shows democracy can thrive
David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, praised the party’s presidential primary for demonstrating that democracy and political competition can succeed peacefully in Nigeria. At an event in Abuja, Mark highlighted the significance of the primary where Atiku Abubakar emerged as the party’s presidential candidate. He emphasized that the process proved internal democracy could function without crisis or division. The primary process began on Monday, May 25, 2026, and was conducted using the direct primary method.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar won the ADC presidential primary, defeating Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
- The results were: Atiku 1,846,370 votes, Amaechi 504,117, Hayatu-Deen 177,120, with a total of 2,546,457 votes cast.
- David Mark said the peaceful primary proved that democracy can work in Nigeria and praised the professionalism of the committees involved.
- The primary process began on Monday, May 25, 2026, after all three aspirants declined to step down for a consensus candidate.
- Mark commended all aspirants for strengthening democracy by participating despite pressure and tension.
