Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s opposition political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The registration was completed on Monday, days after Atiku publicly announced his intention to join the party during a meeting with ADC supporters and stakeholders in the state. His aide, Abdul Rasheeth, confirmed the development in an official statement.
Footage from the event captured the former vice president’s convoy arriving to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters who sang, drummed, and waved placards bearing his image. Atiku acknowledged the cheering crowd before receiving his ADC membership card.
The move solidifies Atiku’s affiliation with the coalition-driven party, which he endorsed in July as a unifying platform for opposition figures—among them Peter Obi and Babachir Lawal—to mount a strong challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 polls.
Until now, Atiku and several key opposition leaders had held off on formally registering with the ADC. His entry into the party is expected to boost its national appeal and further strengthen the opposition’s efforts to present a cohesive front in the coming election cycle.
