From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Muktari S. Magori, made the announcement during a news briefing in Sokoto on Sunday.
According to Magori, the press conference was convened to announce the consensus reached by members of the ADC in Sokoto State to adopt former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Wazirin Adamawa, as the party’s sole presidential candidate.
“This is in line with preparations for the forthcoming presidential primaries of the party and the 2027 general elections,” Magori said.
The briefing was attended by several ADC chieftains in the state, including former Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Dahiru Maishanu; former Head of Service, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad; and the State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdullahi Maigwandu.