2027: Atiku Vows to Build Strong ADC Opposition in Bauchi State

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bauchi State, declaring that efforts are underway to establish a "virile opposition" capable of effectively challenging the status quo ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement shared on his official X account on Monday, January 19, 2026, Atiku revealed that he hosted a high-level delegation of Bauchi State's key ADC stakeholders, led by Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Yapeco, Sarkin Yakin Katagum.

"This afternoon, I hosted a delegation of Bauchi State’s critical stakeholders in our party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Yapeco, Sarkin Yakin Katagum," Atiku wrote. "Our conversation focused on how to strengthen the party’s structures in the state. We have examined the gaps, and I am committed to working with the party’s leaders at all levels until we achieve a virile opposition that will best serve the interests of the people of Bauchi. -AA"

The meeting comes at a time when opposition politics

in Nigeria is undergoing significant realignment, with Atiku and other prominent figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, consolidating efforts within the ADC platform. Atiku has repeatedly emphasized the need for a united and robust opposition to counter what he describes as threats to democratic space and the risk of one-party dominance by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Bauchi State, currently governed by PDP's Bala Mohammed, has been a focal point in opposition discussions, given its strategic importance in northern politics and past tensions involving Atiku's camp and state leadership.

Atiku's latest move signals intensified grassroots mobilization in the state, as he positions the ADC to play a pivotal role in the 2027 presidential race. The former vice president has insisted he will not step aside for any aspirant, amid ongoing debates about opposition unity and ticket allocation.

Political observers see this as part of broader efforts to rebuild opposition strength at the state level, particularly in PDP strongholds where defections and realignments are reshaping the landscape.

As preparations for 2027 gather momentum, Atiku's pledge to foster a "virile opposition" in Bauchi is expected to draw both support and scrutiny from stakeholders across party lines. Further developments in the ADC's expansion strategy are anticipated in the coming weeks.

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