Atiku Abubakar Meets ADC State Chairmen, Calls for Urgent Action to “Rescue Nigeria”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday hosted state chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from all 36 states and the FCT at his Abuja residence, days after officially registering as a member of the party. The delegation, led by Kogi State ADC Chairman Ogga Kingsley, formally welcomed Atiku into the party, marking a high-profile addition to the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Atiku expressed enthusiasm about joining the ADC and called for swift, collective action, describing it as a mission to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges. He urged other members and leaders to complete their party registration, stressing that “no one could afford to sit on the fence.” The former vice president also praised the commitment of the ADC’s state-level leadership, highlighting a shared goal of building a secure, united, and prosperous Nigeria.

In a post on his X account on Tuesday, Atiku reiterated his resolve, saying, “I am glad to have formally registered and received our state chairmen. I emphasised that there is no time to waste in our rescue mission and encouraged other members and leaders of the coalition to register with the ADC formally. There can be no sitting on the fence.” He further accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of endangering the country’s future, asserting that the ADC is prepared to prevent further harm.

Channels Television reports that Atiku officially joined the ADC just 17 months ahead of the 2027 elections. Prior to this move, he had been a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but resigned on July 16, citing irreconcilable differences and a departure from the PDP’s foundational principles.

Atiku has since positioned the ADC as the only viable party capable of addressing Nigeria’s economic and security challenges. During the inauguration of the ADC’s Taraba State office in Jalingo on Friday, he urged residents to register to vote, emphasizing the importance of youth and women’s participation in shaping a better future.

“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Atiku said. “Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty, and unemployment. ADC will win Taraba state, win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

The 75-year-old politician framed his move to the ADC as part of a broader commitment to national renewal, signaling his readiness to mobilize the party’s structures and supporters to confront the country’s pressing political and socioeconomic crises.