Democracy Has Come to Stay Says Atiku, Hails Massive Turnout in ADC Presidential Primary

The internal dynamics of the African Democratic Congress presidential contest have continued to generate nationwide attention as party members highlight strong participation levels and growing confidence in the electoral process within the party structure.

ValidViewNetwork reports that former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has praised the large turnout of voters in the party’s internal primaries, describing it as evidence of active democratic engagement among party members. He made the remarks after casting his vote in Yola, Adamawa State.

Atiku stated that the participation level reflects the willingness of party members to engage meaningfully in internal democratic processes, stressing that this development signals progress in political inclusion within the party.

He said: “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 statement further noted that the returning officer, Hon. Umar Jada, announced that Ajiya Ward had unanimously endorsed Atiku’s candidacy during the exercise. Umar Jada

ADVERTISEMENT

The statement read: “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.”

The African Democratic Congress conducted its presidential primary simultaneously across thousands of wards nationwide, reflecting broad participation within the party’s internal electoral system. African Democratic Congress

The outcome of the ward level voting process has continued to reinforce discussions around internal democracy, party participation, and the evolving structure of political engagement within Nigeria’s opposition landscape.

ValidViewNetwork reports that Atiku’s remarks have further strengthened narratives around increasing voter involvement within party systems, especially as members continue to take part actively in internal elections. The development is being closely watched as a measure of organisational strength within the party.

ValidViewNetwork reports that the reported endorsement and vote count from Ajiya Ward have added momentum to Atiku’s political standing within the party, with attention now shifting to the next stages of the selection process and wider national implications.