Atiku Dominates Early ADC Primary Results As Rivals Struggle To Catch Up

(Atiku Abubakar. Photo by Daily Post)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has gotten off to a strong start in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, securing victories in five states in the early stages of counting.

The three-way race features Atiku, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.

Based on figures announced by Returning Officers across several states, Atiku has established a commanding advantage over his rivals in the early rounds.

He has so far defeated Amaechi in Gombe, Abia, Ebonyi, Sokoto, and Zamfara States, with the following vote tallies recorded:

• Gombe – 139,334
• Sokoto – 68,823
• Zamfara – 60,500
• Abia – 25,153
• Ebonyi – 15,300