Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has secured victory in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress held in Edo State, further strengthening his position in the party’s nationwide selection process ahead of the next general election.
The exercise, conducted by state-level delegates of the party, ended with Atiku emerging as the clear frontrunner after votes were collated and announced by officials overseeing the primary. His performance in Edo State adds to a growing list of strong showings recorded across several states where he has maintained early momentum in the ongoing contest.
Party representatives in Edo State described the process as orderly and competitive, noting that delegates were given the opportunity to freely express their preferences in line with internal democratic procedures. The outcome reflects a broader pattern emerging across multiple states, where Atiku has consistently attracted significant delegate support.
Although the result from Edo State is only one part of the nationwide primary process, political observers say it carries symbolic weight due to the state’s strategic importance in regional political calculations. His win is expected to influence perceptions of his overall standing within the party as other states continue to conclude their voting processes.
Officials of the African Democratic Congress have reiterated that the primary remains ongoing and that final results will only be confirmed after the completion of all state-level exercises and proper collation by the party’s electoral committee. They also emphasized the importance of transparency and adherence to party guidelines throughout the process.
Supporters of Atiku have welcomed the Edo State outcome, describing it as a reaffirmation of his broad acceptance among party delegates, while urging continued focus as the race progresses.
With several states still to complete their primaries, the contest remains open, but Atiku’s Edo State victory adds further momentum to his campaign within the party structure as the selection process advances toward its final stage.
