Aliyu Bin Abbas, a former political aide to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party for the 2027 general election.
Abbas, founder of the National Youth Alliance, clinched the party’s ticket at the ADP National Convention held in Abuja in the early hours of Saturday.
Atiku’s ex-aide emerges ADP presidential candidate
His emergence comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with several opposition parties and emerging movements seeking to capitalise on public discontent over economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and governance challenges confronting the country.
A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Okpani Dickson said the results of the convention were announced at about 5:30 a.m., triggering celebrations among party delegates and supporters.
