Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election, stressing his commitment to party unity.
Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa posted on Saturday, Atiku said the ADC would rally behind its flag bearer once the party’s internal process is concluded.
“We will support and endorse whoever emerges as the flag bearer,” he said.
He added that the number of aspirants within the ADC was modest compared with previous contests he had witnessed elsewhere.
Atiku also pointed to what he described as the party’s growing appeal among young people, saying the ADC had deliberately created space for youth and women to participate actively in politics.
According to him, many of those seeking elective offices across different levels of government are young Nigerians.
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Asked whether he would back a youthful presidential candidate if the party presents one, Atiku replied: “Yes, why not?”
He dismissed suggestions that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could weaken the ADC following the delisting of a faction led by a former Senate president, insisting the party continues to gain momentum nationwide.
Atiku alleged that vested interests were behind the party’s recent challenges, attributing them to its rising popularity.
Reflecting on his personal journey, the former vice president said his political engagement was driven by fears for the future of coming generations.
He believed that Nigerians were increasingly demanding change amid economic and security pressures in Nigeria.
Atiku linked worsening insecurity, particularly in the north, to youth unemployment and poor access to education, arguing that successive governments had failed to prioritise schooling and job creation.
He also accused the current administration of turning a blind eye to corruption, claiming it had become widespread within government.
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