Was ADC Presidential Primary Ever A Contest?
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary has triggered fresh debate within Nigeria’s opposition circle after allegations of bias and anger from leading aspirants, including former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
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The primary, held across more than 8,000 wards nationwide, produced Atiku as winner with 1,846,370 votes.
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Amaechi followed with 504,117 votes while Mohammed Hayatu-Deen polled 177,120 votes, but disputes quickly followed the announcement.
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Tensions rose when Amaechi rejected the outcome and Hayatu-Deen pulled out of the final stages, raising concerns over how transparent the process was.
While Atiku’s supporters described the result as clear, critics questioned whether the contest was truly open from the start.
The situation has since forced quick reconciliation efforts within the coalition, as party leaders push for unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
However, the dispute has exposed deeper mistrust among key figures, raising questions about the strength of the ADC as an opposition platform.
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