Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar,<\/strong> has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is positioned for major political advancement ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/span><\/p>\n Atiku, who completed his formal registration as a party member on Thursday in Yola, Adamawa, made the statement public in a post shared on the social platform \ud835\udd4f, on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n The former Vice President shared photographs of himself receiving his ADC membership card alongside a <\/span>customised<\/span> Waziri 01 branded jersey, a gesture that added <\/span>colour<\/span> and symbolism to the brief event.<\/span><\/p>\n Abia Radio News<\/strong> reports that the registration ceremony, though short, pulled in a visible crowd of party leaders, community figures, youth groups, and loyal supporters across Adamawa.<\/span><\/p>\n Highlighting the party\u2019s widening national reach, Atiku pointed to ADC\u2019s grassroots consolidation across regions.\u00a0<\/span>Reaffirming the ongoing nationwide movement, he wrote: <\/span>\u201cYesterday, the ADC train made a stopover in Jalingo for the unveiling of the Taraba State secretariat of the Coalition Party.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no stopping the ADC; it is heading your way.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Earlier on Wednesday, the publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu,<\/strong> implored key opposition figures to form a strategic alliance with former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, describing the move as a necessary \u201crescue mission\u201d for Nigeria. Jada<\/span><\/p>\n Momodu spoke as the keynote speaker at the closing lecture of a week-long celebration in Jada, <\/span>organised<\/span> to mark Abubakar\u2019s birthday, during which he traced the former Vice-President\u2019s political journey while highlighting his democratic credentials and disposition to non-violence.<\/span><\/p>\n A statement by Abubakar\u2019s media office quoted Momodu as saying, \u201cDuring the 1993 SDP primary, Atiku stepped down for my adopted father, MKO Abiola. This allowed him (Abiola) to win the ticket.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAtiku is not a common politician; he has been betrayed many times<\/strong> and always chooses peace and patience.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAtiku is not a violent politician; you will never see him parade thugs around him. Little wonder God has given him excellent health in addition to success in business.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAtiku is pursuing his ambition with clarity, without violence.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The publisher also said Abubakar\u2019s legal battles, filed and fought over election outcomes, have strengthened Nigeria\u2019s constitutional law direction.<\/span><\/p>\n Momodu also warned against discouraging quality leadership in critical national moments.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhen we refuse to encourage good people, the worst amongst us thrive,<\/em>\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a9 2025 Abia Radio News, a division of Tee Global Innovataions. Contact us via [email\u00a0protected]<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is positioned for major political advancement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku, who completed his formal registration as a party member on Thursday in Yola, Adamawa, made the statement public in a post shared on the social platform \ud835\udd4f, on Friday. 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