The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

This decision was announced during a press conference held in Sokoto on Sunday, where party stakeholders expressed their collective support for his candidacy ahead of the party primaries and the national polls.The announcement was made by Alhaji Muktar Magori, a prominent party chieftain and former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

According to Magori, the endorsement was reached through consensus among ADC loyalists and other key stakeholders within the state chapter, showing a unified political direction within the party structure in Sokoto.

The press briefing was attended by several notable figures within the ADC in Sokoto State, including former Commissioner for Information Alhaji Dahiru Maishanu, former Head of Service Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad, and the State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdullahi Maigwandu, among others.Their presence further reinforced the weight of the endorsement and the internal alignment within the party.

Magori emphasised that the move was strategic and part of early preparations for the party’s internal primaries as well as the broader 2027 general elections.

The development, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), signals growing political mobilisation and early positioning by various stakeholders ahead of the next election cycle.

It also highlights Atiku Abubakar’s continued relevance in Nigeria’s political landscape, as different party blocs begin to express support for potential candidates well ahead of the election season.