A file photo of Atiku Abubakar
Ahead of its presidential primaries for the 2027 general election, the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday screened former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Managing Director of FSB International Bank, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, as consultations over the party’s ticket intensify.
The exercise, held behind closed doors at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, was conducted by a screening panel chaired by former Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke, with Cyril Maduabum serving as secretary.
Hayatu-Deen arrived at the venue at about 10:50 a.m. and spent roughly one hour before the panel, while Atiku arrived later at about 12:06 p.m.
Speaking with journalists after his appearance, Hayatu-Deen expressed confidence in the process and said he was prepared for whichever mode of candidate selection the party adopts.
