Democracy has come to stay, Atiku hails ADC primaries

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has said democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria following the party’s nationwide primary elections.

Atiku made this remark in a statement signed by the Atiku Media Office and shared on X on Monday after casting his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State.

The ADC presidential primary was held simultaneously across 8,809 wards in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

Addressing supporters, Atiku described the large turnout as a strong indication of internal democratic participation within the party.

“The large turnout of voters is a clear indication of how party members are willing to participate in the ADC internal democratic processes”, the former Vice President said, adding “I have no doubt that democracy has come to stay.”

The former vice president cast his vote amid cheers from party faithful who gathered at the polling unit.

The former vice president cast his vote amid cheers from party faithful who gathered at the polling unit. Voting reportedly commenced shortly after his arrival at the venue from Abuja, with Atiku listed among three aspirants in the race, including former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatudeen.

The statement added that the returning officer, Hon. Umar Jada, earlier announced that Ajiya Ward had unanimously endorsed Atiku’s

The statement said, “The returning officer, Hon. Umar Jada, earlier announced that Ajiya Ward had unanimously endorsed Atiku’s candidacy. At the end of the process, a total of 3,220 votes were reportedly cast in his favour.”

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