Returning Officers for the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress have started arriving at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, venue of the collation and declaration of results for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.
The exercise marks the final stage of the nationwide primary election which commenced on Monday across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
Party officials are expected to conclude the collation process later on Tuesday, after which the winner of the keenly contested presidential primary will be formally announced.
In the race for the ADC ticket are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and economist and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
The contest has generated considerable political interest within opposition circles, especially as parties begin early positioning and coalition talks ahead of the 2027 general election.
