Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to formally present his presidential nomination forms at the national headquarters of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja on Monday, May 11, as preparations for the 2027 presidential race gather momentum.
The ADC confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, revealing that Atiku had already completed payment for the nomination forms and received an official receipt ahead of the formal submission.
Describing the move as a major step in the party’s political journey, the ADC said Atiku’s participation signals growing momentum within the opposition ahead of the next general election.
“A new chapter in Nigeria’s democratic journey has begun,” the statement read, adding that the former vice president had officially obtained his receipt to contest under the party’s platform.
The party also said the formal presentation of the nomination forms would take place at its National Secretariat in Abuja.
Images shared by the ADC included an official receipt showing payment of a ₦90 million presidential nomination fee dated May 8, 2026, alongside a campaign-style poster presenting Atiku with the slogan, “A Leader. A Vision. A New Nigeria.”
Atiku, who left the Peoples Democratic Party in late 2025, has since become one of the leading figures in the ADC’s opposition coalition efforts against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party said it remains committed to promoting what it described as people-focused leadership built on unity, economic recovery, national security, and democratic inclusion.
Atiku’s latest move comes amid ongoing political realignments, defections, and coalition talks reshaping Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the next presidential contest.
