Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant realignment in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku announced his move on Monday via a post on X, where he shared photos of himself receiving his ADC membership card and a customised “Waziri 01” jersey. The registration ceremony held in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, attracted a large gathering of supporters, party leaders, and community stakeholders. In the images, he is seen lifting his membership form as supporters captured the moment on their phones.
“It’s official. – AA,” he wrote, confirming long-running speculation about his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where he had been a central figure for years.
His defection follows earlier reports that he would formalise his ADC membership during his birthday visit to Adamawa, an event that also featured community outreach activities.
Atiku left the PDP earlier in 2025 and is now expected to play a key role in building a stronger opposition platform ahead of the 2027 polls, positioning himself against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
