ADC clears Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen for presidential primaries

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has finalized its candidate list for the upcoming presidential primary, clearing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to contest the nomination. The party announced the cleared aspirants on Saturday in Abuja.

In addition to the presidential hopefuls, the ADC has also greenlit a substantial number of candidates for other positions. A total of 513 aspirants received clearance for the House of Representatives primaries, while 109 were cleared for the Senate primaries. Furthermore, 80 aspirants have been cleared to run for governorship positions across various states.

The party has set Monday, May 25, as the date for its presidential primary election, adhering to the timetable previously approved by its leadership. This move signals the ADC's progression towards finalizing its candidates for the general elections.