Atiku Aligns with ADC as Ganduje Rejoins APC Politics Ahead of 2027

Atiku Abubakar attends ADC stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja with El-Rufai, Tambuwal, Pantami, and Ahmed, while Ganduje resurfaces at APC meeting in Kano ahead of 2027 polls.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday declared his participation in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, joining prominent political figures such as former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.

Atiku’s Statement

In a post via his official 𝕏 handle on Thursday, Atiku described the gathering as a coalition of Nigerians determined to challenge entrenched political elites.

Atiku’s presence at the meeting signals his deeper involvement in ADC’s evolving role as a coalition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Other Attendees

The ADC meeting also featured several high-profile politicians, including:

The gathering is seen as part of ongoing political realignments as opposition figures explore coalition strategies ahead of the next electoral cycle.

Ganduje Resurfaces at APC Meeting

Meanwhile, in Kano, former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje attended a critical stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday.

The meeting marks Ganduje’s first major political appearance since resigning as APC National Chairman in June 2025.

According to reports, the closed-door meeting was attended by key APC figures, including:

While the official agenda was not disclosed, insiders suggest the focus was on strengthening the party’s position ahead of the 2027 elections.

Outlook

The parallel meetings of Atiku with ADC stakeholders and Ganduje with APC leaders highlight the intensifying political maneuvering as Nigeria’s political class positions itself for the next electoral contest.