…Analysts, others divided over his chances in 2027
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set for his seventh attempt at Nigeria’s presidency after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
Atiku, one of Nigeria’s most enduring political figures since the return of democracy in 1999, has contested for the presidency six times under different political platforms, building a reputation as one of the country’s most persistent opposition politicians.
His latest emergence has again sparked debates over his political strength, national acceptance and chances of finally clinching the nation’s highest office after decades of attempts.
Atiku defeated two other contenders for the party’s ticket, former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and economist, Mohammed Hayat-Deen. He secured 1,846,370 votes out of the 2,527,977 members who participated in the direct primary election held on Monday.
