Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially become a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with as the 2027 elections approach.
Atiku confirmed the development on Monday via his X handle, sharing a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the caption, “It’s official.”
His defection comes months after he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, amid longstanding internal disputes within the party.
Monday’s announcement solidifies Atiku’s alignment with the coalition movement he endorsed earlier in the year—one designed to unite key opposition figures such as Peter Obi and Babachir Lawal to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Recall Atiku and other major opposition leaders had previously delayed their formal registration with the ADC.
The coalition unveiled its structure months ago, appointing former Senate President David Mark as National Chairman, former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, and former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi as National Publicity Secretary, as it prepares for the 2027 general election.
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