BREAKING: Atiku Sweeps Three States in ADC Presidential Primaries

According to a report by Premium Times on Tuesday 26th May 2026, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged victorious in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held across several northern states, including Yobe, Zamfara, and Sokoto, in a process party officials described as peaceful and orderly.

In Yobe State, the returning officer announced that Atiku secured a commanding lead with tens of thousands of votes, far ahead of his closest rivals, former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-deen; Officials said the exercise was conducted across all local government areas in line with party guidelines, with security agencies and observers present throughout.

Similarly, in Zamfara State, Atiku dominated the contest with a wide margin, polling over 60,000 votes according to the state collation committee.

Amaechi and Hayatu-deen trailed significantly with only a few hundred votes each; The party leadership noted that the election covered all wards across the state and complied with the Electoral Act, 2026, while Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials monitored proceedings to ensure transparency.

In Sokoto State, Atiku also recorded another decisive victory, securing the majority of votes cast across the 23 local government areas; Returning officers confirmed that the process was conducted peacefully, with stakeholders, party executives, and observers commending the orderly conduct of the primaries.

Across the three states, ADC officials consistently described the exercise as smooth, credible, and reflective of internal democratic processes within the party; Supporters of the party expressed optimism that the outcome would strengthen unity ahead of the general elections.